What is another word for rhombic?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɒmbɪk] (IPA)

Rhombic is an adjective that is used to describe something that has a shape resembling a rhombus. It may also pertain to something that has a diamond shape or a parallelogram that is formed between two acute or two obtuse angles. For those who are looking for some synonyms for the word "rhombic," there are several options to choose from. Some of the most common synonyms include= diamond-shaped, lozenge-shaped, oblique-angled, parallelogrammatic, rhomboidal, and squared. Each of these synonyms can be used to describe an object or shape that has similar features to a rhombus and can be helpful when trying to describe something in more detail.

What are the hypernyms for Rhombic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Rhombic

The fourth system, the rhombic-or orthorhombic, or prismatic, or trimetric-has, like the tetragonal, three axes; but in this case, none of them are equal, though the two lateral axes are at right angles to each other, and to the vertical axis, which may vary in length, more so even than the other two.
"The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones"
John Mastin
They are dark brown or yellow rhombic prisms.
"Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology"
W. G. Aitchison Robertson
It operated with a rhombic antenna beamed to R.A.F. Calcutta.
"The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece A Personal View"
Norman F. Joly

Related words: rhombic dodecahedron, icosahedron, octahedron, cube, tetrahedron, dodecahedron

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