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Rectilinear shape — OCR Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Rectilinear shape

GCSEOCRJ560

Rectilinear shape

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Area.

Definition

A polygon where all sides meet at right angles (90 degrees or 270 degrees).

Exam Context

Rectilinear shape appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Mensuration, especially Area and Composite Area.

Mensuration Area Composite Area

Study Pathways

Mensuration

Area

Composite Area

Mensuration

Perimeter

Composite Perimeter

Mensuration

Perimeter

Rectilinear Perimeter

Found in Revision Notes

Mensuration

Composite Area

Area • Composite Area

Mensuration

Composite Perimeter

Perimeter • Composite Perimeter

Related Key Terms

Arc length Calculate Composite shape Compound area

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Mensuration

Rectilinear Perimeter

Perimeter • Rectilinear Perimeter

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