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A rhombus is simply a 4 sided shape (quadrilateral) with all 4 sides having the same length. It is often called a diamond since it looks the the diamond that in on playing cards. Squares are one type of rhombus where all the angles are 90 degrees (right angles.)

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What is a diamond called in maths?

A rhombus. A rhombus. A rhombus. A rhombus.


What is a rhombus usually called?

A rhombus is often called a diamond.


What is a diamond shaped polygon called?

a rhombus


What other names for a rhombus?

Also called a Diamond or Lozenge. A rhombus with right angles is called a square.


What is a diamond called in mathematical terms?

In mathematical terms it's called a rhombus.


Is a diamond a square or a rhombus?

A diamond is not a square, but a square is a diamond. A diamond is another name for rhombus.


What do you call a rhombus shape?

Diamond Or cone * * * * * Partly correct. A rhombus can be called a diamond or a parallelogram or a quadrilateral. However, a rhombus is a 2-dimensional figure whereas a cone is 3-dimensional so you certainly could not call a rhombus a cone.


What is a sort of diamond shape called?

It could be called a kite, a rhombus or a square. This depends on the perspective, length and angles of the diamond.


What is the difference between diamond and rhombus?

Diamond is another name for rhombus.


Is a rhombus different than a diamond?

No, a rhombus is thinner than a diamond.


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


What is a quadrilateral with all sides he same length sometimes called a diamond?

RHOMBUS