Definitions
- Describing a geometric shape with three equal sides. - Referring to a triangle with three congruent sides. - Talking about a polygon with congruent sides and angles.
- Describing a shape with all sides and angles equal. - Referring to a polygon with congruent sides and angles. - Talking about a geometric figure that is symmetric and uniform.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to describe geometric shapes.
- 2Both words imply symmetry and uniformity.
- 3Both words refer to polygons with congruent sides and angles.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Equilateral refers specifically to shapes with equal sides, while regular refers to shapes with equal sides and angles.
- 2Usage: Equilateral is typically used to describe triangles, while regular can be used for any polygon with congruent sides and angles.
- 3Symmetry: Regular implies more symmetry than equilateral, as it suggests that all angles are also congruent.
- 4Variety: Regular can describe shapes with different numbers of sides, while equilateral is limited to three-sided shapes.
- 5Connotation: Equilateral is a more technical term, while regular is more commonly used in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Equilateral and regular are both terms used to describe geometric shapes with congruent sides and angles. However, equilateral specifically refers to three-sided shapes with equal sides, while regular can describe any polygon with equal sides and angles. Regular also implies more symmetry than equilateral, as it suggests that all angles are also congruent.
