Definitions
- Describing a shape that is elongated along its axis, such as an ellipsoid or a rugby ball. - Referring to a figure that is longer than it is wide. - Talking about a form that is stretched out in one direction.
- Describing something that is stretched out or lengthened. - Referring to a shape that is longer than it is wide. - Talking about a form that has been extended or pulled in one direction.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe shapes that are longer than they are wide.
- 2Both words can be used to describe objects or figures that have been stretched out or extended.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical characteristics of living organisms or inanimate objects.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Prolate is a technical term used mainly in mathematics, physics, and engineering, while elongated is a more general term used in everyday language.
- 2Shape: Prolate specifically refers to a shape that is elongated along its axis, while elongated can refer to any shape that is stretched out or lengthened.
- 3Connotation: Prolate has a more neutral or technical connotation, while elongated can have a negative connotation when used to describe physical features of people or animals.
- 4Specificity: Prolate is a more precise term that refers to a specific type of elongation, while elongated is a broader term that can encompass various types of elongation.
Remember this!
Prolate and elongated are synonyms that describe shapes that are longer than they are wide. However, prolate is a more technical term used mainly in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe shapes that are elongated along their axis, while elongated is a more general term used in everyday language to describe any shape that is stretched out or lengthened.
