Definitions
- Describing a four-sided figure with no parallel sides. - Referring to a geometric shape used in mathematics and engineering. - Talking about a shape that can be found in architecture or design.
- Describing a four-sided figure with one pair of parallel sides. - Referring to a geometric shape used in mathematics and engineering. - Talking about a shape that can be found in architecture or design.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are geometric shapes with four sides.
- 2Both can be found in mathematics and engineering.
- 3Both can be used in architecture and design.
- 4Both have straight sides and angles.
- 5Both are polygons.
What is the difference?
- 1Parallel sides: Trapezium has no parallel sides, while trapezoid has one pair of parallel sides.
- 2Shape: Trapezium is a quadrilateral with no parallel sides, while trapezoid is a quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides.
- 3Symmetry: Trapezium is not symmetric, while trapezoid can be symmetric if its non-parallel sides are congruent.
- 4Angles: Trapezium has two acute angles and two obtuse angles, while trapezoid has two acute angles and two obtuse angles or two right angles.
- 5Naming: Trapezium is the British English term, while trapezoid is the American English term.
Remember this!
Trapezium and trapezoid are both four-sided geometric shapes with straight sides and angles. However, the difference between them lies in their parallel sides, shape, symmetry, angles, and naming conventions. A trapezium has no parallel sides, while a trapezoid has one pair of parallel sides. A trapezium is not symmetric, while a trapezoid can be symmetric if its non-parallel sides are congruent. In terms of naming, trapezium is the British English term, while trapezoid is the American English term.
