TRAPEZIUM - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a quadrilateral with no parallel sides
Categories: Quadrilateral, Quadrangle, Tetragon
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a multiple star in the constellation of Orion
Categories: Multiple star
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
the wrist bone on the thumb side of the hand that articulates with the 1st and 2nd metacarpals
Categories: Carpal bone, Carpal, Wrist bone
Synonyms
Trapezium, Os trapezium, Trapezium bone
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "trapezium" comes from Ancient Greek τραπέζιον.
🔗 Related Words
trapeze – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Greek roots often combine to create compound words with very specific meanings in science and medicine.