Question

In geometry, which figure gets its name from the Greek word for ‘table’?

Answer 1

Answer: Trapezoid

Explanation:

The figure in geometry which  gets its name from Greek word for table is TRAPEZOID.

The word TRAPEZOID can be divided into two parts parts i.e. TRAPEZA which means Table and OEIDES means Shaped.

The following are some of the features of a Trapezoid:

• It consists of four sided flat shape with straight sides.
• The opposite sides of a trapezoid are parallel.  
• The parallel sides of the trapezoid are known as the bases and the other two sides are known as the lateral sides or legs.
• It is referred in the UK as a "trapezium".
• The sum of the lengths of the four sides of a trapezoid is its perimeter.
• The area of a trapezoid is derived from the following formula  :  Area=h(b1 + b2  )/2 where "b1" and "b2" refer to the lengths of each base and "h" is the height or altitude.

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Answer 2

Answer:

trapezoid is the correct answer