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foursquare

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: foursquare

1
nadv
(geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
in a square position
2
adjadv
characterized by firm and unwavering conviction
with firmness and conviction; without compromise
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: foursquare
1

n (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

Synonyms:
square
Types:
quadrate
a square-shaped object
Type of:
regular polygon
a polygon with all sides and all angles equal
rectangle
a parallelogram with four right angles

adv in a square position

“the building stood foursquare
2

adj characterized by firm and unwavering conviction

“a foursquare refusal to yield”
Synonyms
resolute
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

adv with firmness and conviction; without compromise

“"he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers”
Synonyms:
squarely, straightforwardly
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