semirektangulær

Semirektangulær, or semi-rectangular, is a descriptive term used in Norwegian and other Scandinavian languages to characterize objects, plans, or shapes that are primarily rectangular in form but incorporate one or more deviations from a perfect rectangle. The word blends semi- (half, partly) with rektangulær (rectangular), signaling that the figure is only partly rectangular.

In practice, semirektangulær is used as a qualitative descriptor rather than as a formal geometric category. It appears in fields such as geometry, architecture, furniture design, and computer-aided drafting to convey that the silhouette resembles a rectangle but is modified in some way—for example by chamfered or rounded corners, an indented side, or a protruding extension that alters the outline. The deviations are usually small or intentional for functional reasons, such as accommodating fixtures, joints, or ergonomic needs.

Examples: a semirektangulær floor plan may consist of a main rectangular area with a small rectangular extension or notch; a semirektangulær furniture piece might have a rectangular body with a curved or chamfered corner.

Limitations: Because semirektangulær is a descriptive term, its precise meaning varies by domain and author. It should be interpreted from the context in which it appears and is not a formal term with a fixed set of geometric properties.

See also: rectangle, quadrilateral, trapezoid, polygon, chamfer, near-rectangle.