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yes and no. both are quadrilaterals and polygons,but a square has all equal sides while a rectagle doesnt have all equal sides only opposite sides are equal.

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Q: Are a square and rectangle the same thing?
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Is a Square the same thing as a rectangle?

Yes. Although a rectangle cannot be a square.


What is the symbolic meaning of a rectangle?

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Is a rectangle the same as a square?

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