oblong
/'ɔblɔɳ/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Deviating from a square or circle by being elongated in one direction: Describes a shape that is longer than it is wide, with sides that are roughly parallel.
- Having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides: Used specifically in botany to describe the shape of a leaf.
Noun:
- A plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation: A shape, such as a rectangle or an ellipse, that is longer in one direction than the other.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The park had an oblong pond that was perfect for rowing.
- The leaf was oblong with a smooth margin.
- Noun:
- She drew an oblong on the paper to represent the table.
- The cake was baked in an oblong pan.
Advanced Usage
- In technical contexts: In geometry, an oblong is often used to mean a non-square rectangle (i.e., a rectangle with unequal adjacent sides).
- Calculate the area of the oblong.
- In everyday description: Used to describe any object with a stretched, rectangular, or elliptical form.
- He held an oblong package under his arm.
Variants and Related Words
- Oblongata (n): A part of the brainstem (medulla oblongata), named for its elongated shape. This is a specialized compound term.
- Oblongish (adj): Somewhat oblong in shape.
Synonyms
- Rectangular: Having the shape of a rectangle.
- Elongated: Drawn out in length.
- Elliptical: Shaped like an ellipse or oval.
Antonyms
- Square: Having four equal sides and four right angles.
- Circular: Shaped like a circle.
- Equidimensional: Having roughly equal dimensions in all directions.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: "Oblong" is a descriptive term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs. Its usage is primarily literal.)
Adjective
- deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction
- (of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
Noun
- a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation