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What is the different between a rectangle and a oblong?
An oblong is a rectangle BUT a rectangle isn't necessarily an oblong. There are 2 types of rectangle: 1) Square (equal sided) 2) Oblong (unequal sided) Most refer to an oblong as a rectangle and use the word 'square' to be more specific as it has different properties.
What is the Difference between oblong and rectangle?
An oblong is a rectangle. However, an oblong is not a square. Both are rectangles because they both have 4 right angles, but a square is equal-sided and an oblong isn't.
What is an oblong in geometry?
rectangle
How is an oblong different to rectangle?
An oblong is what most people refer to as rectangle, so in that sense there is no difference. However, a square is a special kind of rectangle (with all its sides equal) and so the word 'oblong' is useful in distinguishing between the two types of rectangle.
Is oblong another name for rectangle?
Yes, Oblong is the name of a rectangle who's length is greater than it's width.
