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The Trapezium

Definition:

The trapezium is a geometric shape with four sides, where only one pair of opposite sides are parallel. It is also referred to as a trapezoid.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. In geometry, the trapezium is a quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides.

2. In the human anatomy, the trapezium is one of the small bones in the wrist situated near the base of the thumb.

3. In British English, the trapezium refers to a quadrilateral shape with no parallel sides. (Note: In American English, this shape is known as a trapezoid.)

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Sample Sentences:

Sense 1 - Geometric Shape:

- The playground had a trapezium-shaped sandbox.

- The roof of the building formed a trapezium due to its unique architecture.

Sense 2 - Anatomy, Wrist Bone:

- The trapezium bone allows for the movement and flexibility of the human thumb.

- After injuring his wrist, he had to undergo surgery to repair a fractured trapezium.

Sense 3 - British English:

- The shape of the playing field resembled a trapezium, making it more challenging to strategize the game.

- The British artist showcased a painting featuring a colorful trapezium in an abstract composition.