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A rhombus is a geometric shape, a diamond is not. 'Diamond' is from decks of cards, 'Rhombus' is from Math. BTW, a rhombus is a parallelogram* with opposite acute** and obtuse*** angles and all four sides are the same length.
*opposite sides of the shape are parallel
** less than 90∘
***more than 90∘
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What is a rhombus usually called?
A rhombus is often called a diamond.
Why is a rhombus referred to as a diamond?
Because it looks similar. But it DEFINATELY IS NOT A DIAMOND. A diamond is never used in math. A rhombus is an actual geometric shape, unlike a diamond.
Is a rhombus not always a parallelogram?
False. A rhombus is always a parallelogram.
Is a rhombus always a paralleogram?
Yes. And a square is always a rhombus.
Why is a rhombus not called a diamond?
Because a rhombus is not a diamond. Really, a diamond isn't a real shape.'Diamond' is from decks of cards, 'Rhombus' is from Math. BTW, a rhombus is a parallelogram* with opposite acute** and obtuse*** angles and all four sides are the same length.*opposite sides of the shape are parallel**less than 90***more than 90 degrees
