Definitions
- Describing a shape that is longer than it is wide. - Referring to an object or area that has an elongated shape with rounded edges. - Talking about a rectangle with rounded corners.
- Describing a shape with four right angles and opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length. - Referring to an object or area that has a shape with four straight sides and four right angles. - Talking about a shape that is longer than it is wide with sharp corners.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe shapes with straight sides.
- 2Both words can be used to describe objects or areas.
- 3Both words can be used to describe two-dimensional shapes.
- 4Both words can be used to describe shapes with right angles.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Oblong refers to a shape that is longer than it is wide, while rectangular refers to a shape with four right angles and opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.
- 2Edges: Oblong may have rounded edges, while rectangular has sharp corners and straight edges.
- 3Connotation: Oblong has a softer and more organic connotation, while rectangular is more precise and geometric.
- 4Usage: Oblong is less commonly used than rectangular in everyday language.
- 5Application: Oblong is often used to describe shapes with rounded corners, while rectangular is used to describe shapes with sharp corners.
Remember this!
Oblong and rectangular are both words used to describe shapes with straight sides and right angles. However, the difference between the two is that oblong refers to a shape that is longer than it is wide and may have rounded edges, while rectangular refers to a shape with four right angles and opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length, with sharp corners and straight edges.
