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quaderförmig

cuboid, box-shaped, in the shape of a rectangular prism

adjective KVAH-der-foer-mikh Rare
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Usage Note

quaderförmig describes the shape of a Quader — a three-dimensional rectangular box or cuboid. Used for building blocks, packages, and architectural elements where all faces are rectangles. Familiar from school geometry.

Examples

"Der quaderförmige Betonblock diente als stabiles Fundament."

Natural Translation

The cuboid concrete block served as a solid foundation.

Literal Translation

The cuboid concrete-block served as stable foundation.

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