Definitions
- Referring to a four-sided shape with four angles. - Talking about a courtyard or open space enclosed by buildings on all four sides. - Describing a geometric figure with four vertices and four sides.
- Describing a four-sided shape with four angles. - Referring to a geometric figure with four sides and four right angles. - Talking about a shape that has two pairs of parallel sides.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are four-sided shapes with four angles.
- 2Both are geometric figures with specific properties.
- 3Both can be used to describe objects or spaces in the physical world.
What is the difference?
- 1Parallel sides: Rectangle has two pairs of parallel sides, while quadrangle does not necessarily have parallel sides.
- 2Right angles: Rectangle has four right angles, while quadrangle may or may not have right angles.
- 3Symmetry: Rectangle is symmetrical along its vertical and horizontal axes, while quadrangle may or may not be symmetrical.
- 4Usage: Rectangle is more commonly used to describe shapes and objects, while quadrangle is more commonly used to describe enclosed spaces or courtyards.
Remember this!
Quadrangle and rectangle are both four-sided shapes with four angles. However, rectangle is a more specific term that refers to a shape with four right angles and two pairs of parallel sides, while quadrangle is a more general term that can refer to any shape with four sides and angles. Additionally, rectangle is more commonly used to describe shapes and objects, while quadrangle is more commonly used to describe enclosed spaces or courtyards.
