Meanings
nounrectangular number (plural rectangular numbers)
plural rectangular numbers
- mathematicsA number which is the product of two consecutive integers.
- mathematicsA composite number; or a composite number which is not a square; or a composite number which is neither square nor heteromecic.
Translations
Finnish suorakulmainen luku
- suorakulmainen lukunumber which is the product of two consecutive integers
German Rechteckszahl
- Rechteckszahlnumber which is the product of two consecutive integers
Polish liczba prostokątna
- liczba prostokątnanumber which is the product of two consecutive integers
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