Definitions
- Describing a three-dimensional shape with six parallelogram faces. - Referring to an object or structure that has a parallelepiped shape. - Talking about geometric figures in mathematics or engineering.
- Describing a shape with four right angles and opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length. - Referring to an object or structure that has a rectangular shape. - Talking about geometric figures in mathematics or engineering.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe shapes in three-dimensional space.
- 2Both words are used in mathematics and engineering.
- 3Both words refer to objects or structures that have specific shapes.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Parallelepipedal describes a shape with six parallelogram faces, while rectangular describes a shape with four right angles and opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.
- 2Faces: Parallelepipedal has six faces, while rectangular has four faces.
- 3Angles: Parallelepipedal does not specify the angles of the faces, while rectangular requires the faces to have right angles.
- 4Usage: Parallelepipedal is less commonly used than rectangular in everyday language.
Remember this!
Parallelepipedal and rectangular are both words used to describe shapes in three-dimensional space. However, the difference between them lies in the number of faces, angles, and length requirements. A parallelepipedal shape has six parallelogram faces, while a rectangular shape has four right angles and opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.
