What is this shape that looks like a rectangle with rounded ends called?
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This cannot be a rounded rectangle because those are not fully or "perfectly" rounded at the two ends. This is more like an elongated circle? A flat cylinder?
I searched a lot, but among all guides or pictures that identify and name different shapes, I couldn't get this particular shape. The closest I could get was a stretched ellipse.
There are only two processes to get this shape as far as I know: the first one is making a long rectangle and making its corner radius exactly half of the height. The second one is putting two circles a distance apart and adding a rectangle between those. So, are these something like "perfect rounded rectangles" or "rectangular circles"?
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up vote
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This cannot be a rounded rectangle because those are not fully or "perfectly" rounded at the two ends. This is more like an elongated circle? A flat cylinder?
I searched a lot, but among all guides or pictures that identify and name different shapes, I couldn't get this particular shape. The closest I could get was a stretched ellipse.
There are only two processes to get this shape as far as I know: the first one is making a long rectangle and making its corner radius exactly half of the height. The second one is putting two circles a distance apart and adding a rectangle between those. So, are these something like "perfect rounded rectangles" or "rectangular circles"?
shapes terminology
edited yesterday
Glorfindel
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asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
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I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:03
Yes, that seems like a good name. This is a stroke cap after all, while the stroke has rounded corners. But we specifically make this shape too, in general designs, using rounded rectangles and not strokes. This shape might be an important, big, and bold part of the layout. Calling it just a stroke cap won't be enough.
– Abhimanyu
Nov 12 at 16:07
1
I see... In this case, I guess "Stadium shape" as suggested by @Danielillo might be more suitable.
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:16
2
This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 at 4:25
1
Ah, someone even pointed out a second math.se version below I was previously unaware of: math.stackexchange.com/q/5465/29335
– rschwieb
yesterday
|
show 4 more comments
up vote
18
down vote
favorite
up vote
18
down vote
favorite
This cannot be a rounded rectangle because those are not fully or "perfectly" rounded at the two ends. This is more like an elongated circle? A flat cylinder?
I searched a lot, but among all guides or pictures that identify and name different shapes, I couldn't get this particular shape. The closest I could get was a stretched ellipse.
There are only two processes to get this shape as far as I know: the first one is making a long rectangle and making its corner radius exactly half of the height. The second one is putting two circles a distance apart and adding a rectangle between those. So, are these something like "perfect rounded rectangles" or "rectangular circles"?
shapes terminology
edited yesterday
Glorfindel
1873515
asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
2701312
This cannot be a rounded rectangle because those are not fully or "perfectly" rounded at the two ends. This is more like an elongated circle? A flat cylinder?
I searched a lot, but among all guides or pictures that identify and name different shapes, I couldn't get this particular shape. The closest I could get was a stretched ellipse.
There are only two processes to get this shape as far as I know: the first one is making a long rectangle and making its corner radius exactly half of the height. The second one is putting two circles a distance apart and adding a rectangle between those. So, are these something like "perfect rounded rectangles" or "rectangular circles"?
shapes terminology
shapes terminology
edited yesterday
Glorfindel
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asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
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edited yesterday
Glorfindel
1873515
asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
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edited yesterday
Glorfindel
1873515
edited yesterday
Glorfindel
1873515
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Glorfindel
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1873515
asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
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asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
2701312
asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
2701312
2701312
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I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:03
Yes, that seems like a good name. This is a stroke cap after all, while the stroke has rounded corners. But we specifically make this shape too, in general designs, using rounded rectangles and not strokes. This shape might be an important, big, and bold part of the layout. Calling it just a stroke cap won't be enough.
– Abhimanyu
Nov 12 at 16:07
1
I see... In this case, I guess "Stadium shape" as suggested by @Danielillo might be more suitable.
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:16
2
This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 at 4:25
1
Ah, someone even pointed out a second math.se version below I was previously unaware of: math.stackexchange.com/q/5465/29335
– rschwieb
yesterday
|
show 4 more comments
2
I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:03
Yes, that seems like a good name. This is a stroke cap after all, while the stroke has rounded corners. But we specifically make this shape too, in general designs, using rounded rectangles and not strokes. This shape might be an important, big, and bold part of the layout. Calling it just a stroke cap won't be enough.
– Abhimanyu
Nov 12 at 16:07
1
I see... In this case, I guess "Stadium shape" as suggested by @Danielillo might be more suitable.
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:16
2
This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 at 4:25
1
Ah, someone even pointed out a second math.se version below I was previously unaware of: math.stackexchange.com/q/5465/29335
– rschwieb
yesterday
2
2
I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:03
I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:03
Yes, that seems like a good name. This is a stroke cap after all, while the stroke has rounded corners. But we specifically make this shape too, in general designs, using rounded rectangles and not strokes. This shape might be an important, big, and bold part of the layout. Calling it just a stroke cap won't be enough.
– Abhimanyu
Nov 12 at 16:07
Yes, that seems like a good name. This is a stroke cap after all, while the stroke has rounded corners. But we specifically make this shape too, in general designs, using rounded rectangles and not strokes. This shape might be an important, big, and bold part of the layout. Calling it just a stroke cap won't be enough.
– Abhimanyu
Nov 12 at 16:07
1
1
I see... In this case, I guess "Stadium shape" as suggested by @Danielillo might be more suitable.
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:16
I see... In this case, I guess "Stadium shape" as suggested by @Danielillo might be more suitable.
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:16
2
2
This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 at 4:25
This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 at 4:25
1
1
Ah, someone even pointed out a second math.se version below I was previously unaware of: math.stackexchange.com/q/5465/29335
– rschwieb
yesterday
Ah, someone even pointed out a second math.se version below I was previously unaware of: math.stackexchange.com/q/5465/29335
– rschwieb
yesterday
|
show 4 more comments
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up vote
23
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Stadium Shape
As a geometric figure.
A stadium is a geometric figure consisting of a rectangle with top and bottom lengths a whose ends are capped off with semicircles of radius r.
Sources mathworld.wolfram.com/Stadium.html / mentalfloss.com
Capsule Shape
Following @Rafael's answer, there are many results in Google as Capsule Shape
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
17.8k12665
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In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 at 16:25
1
Perhaps because of my primarily 3D design area of knowledge, I refer to this form and shape as a capsule - though that is most often applied to the 3D solid of similar form, it's also often used for the 2D silhouette of that same form. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_(geometry)
– GerardFalla
2 days ago
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
2 days ago
add a comment |
up vote
25
down vote
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
142k14197403
2
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
For me, it is a rounded rectangle just because the tool I would use is a rectangle and I would round it.
On a 3D model, I would use a sphere and move some vertexes.
But for non-graphic designers, I would call it a "Pill shape" Probably Penicillin pill shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.1k12254
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
Obround is another alternative. See this question on math.stackexchange or the wiktionary definition.
Two out of Wikipedia's five stadium references use obround instead.
answered 2 days ago
Pete Kirkham
1513
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered 2 days ago
David Horizonef
345
By definition, an oblong is more general term, not describing shape of the corners. It might work in some communities but be confusing in general use.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
2 days ago
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
2 days ago
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
Agree that oblong has very large meaning but it could be a word for this kind of shape. Also there is no specific word for every trapezoid maybe there is none for an elongated shape without perfectly rounded corner.
– David Horizonef
yesterday
add a comment |
5 Answers
5
active
oldest
votes
5 Answers
5
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
23
down vote
accepted
Stadium Shape
As a geometric figure.
A stadium is a geometric figure consisting of a rectangle with top and bottom lengths a whose ends are capped off with semicircles of radius r.
Sources mathworld.wolfram.com/Stadium.html / mentalfloss.com
Capsule Shape
Following @Rafael's answer, there are many results in Google as Capsule Shape
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
17.8k12665
2
In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 at 16:25
1
Perhaps because of my primarily 3D design area of knowledge, I refer to this form and shape as a capsule - though that is most often applied to the 3D solid of similar form, it's also often used for the 2D silhouette of that same form. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_(geometry)
– GerardFalla
2 days ago
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
2 days ago
add a comment |
up vote
23
down vote
accepted
Stadium Shape
As a geometric figure.
A stadium is a geometric figure consisting of a rectangle with top and bottom lengths a whose ends are capped off with semicircles of radius r.
Sources mathworld.wolfram.com/Stadium.html / mentalfloss.com
Capsule Shape
Following @Rafael's answer, there are many results in Google as Capsule Shape
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
17.8k12665
2
In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 at 16:25
1
Perhaps because of my primarily 3D design area of knowledge, I refer to this form and shape as a capsule - though that is most often applied to the 3D solid of similar form, it's also often used for the 2D silhouette of that same form. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_(geometry)
– GerardFalla
2 days ago
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
2 days ago
add a comment |
up vote
23
down vote
accepted
up vote
23
down vote
accepted
Stadium Shape
As a geometric figure.
A stadium is a geometric figure consisting of a rectangle with top and bottom lengths a whose ends are capped off with semicircles of radius r.
Sources mathworld.wolfram.com/Stadium.html / mentalfloss.com
Capsule Shape
Following @Rafael's answer, there are many results in Google as Capsule Shape
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
17.8k12665
Stadium Shape
As a geometric figure.
A stadium is a geometric figure consisting of a rectangle with top and bottom lengths a whose ends are capped off with semicircles of radius r.
Sources mathworld.wolfram.com/Stadium.html / mentalfloss.com
Capsule Shape
Following @Rafael's answer, there are many results in Google as Capsule Shape
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
17.8k12665
edited Nov 12 at 16:31
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
17.8k12665
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
17.8k12665
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
17.8k12665
17.8k12665
2
In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 at 16:25
1
Perhaps because of my primarily 3D design area of knowledge, I refer to this form and shape as a capsule - though that is most often applied to the 3D solid of similar form, it's also often used for the 2D silhouette of that same form. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_(geometry)
– GerardFalla
2 days ago
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
2 days ago
add a comment |
2
In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 at 16:25
1
Perhaps because of my primarily 3D design area of knowledge, I refer to this form and shape as a capsule - though that is most often applied to the 3D solid of similar form, it's also often used for the 2D silhouette of that same form. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_(geometry)
– GerardFalla
2 days ago
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
2 days ago
2
2
In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 at 16:25
In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 at 16:25
1
1
Perhaps because of my primarily 3D design area of knowledge, I refer to this form and shape as a capsule - though that is most often applied to the 3D solid of similar form, it's also often used for the 2D silhouette of that same form. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_(geometry)
– GerardFalla
2 days ago
Perhaps because of my primarily 3D design area of knowledge, I refer to this form and shape as a capsule - though that is most often applied to the 3D solid of similar form, it's also often used for the 2D silhouette of that same form. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_(geometry)
– GerardFalla
2 days ago
1
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
2 days ago
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
2 days ago
add a comment |
up vote
25
down vote
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
142k14197403
2
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
25
down vote
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
142k14197403
2
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
25
down vote
up vote
25
down vote
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
142k14197403
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
142k14197403
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
142k14197403
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
142k14197403
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
142k14197403
142k14197403
2
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
yesterday
add a comment |
2
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
yesterday
2
2
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 at 5:52
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
yesterday
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
For me, it is a rounded rectangle just because the tool I would use is a rectangle and I would round it.
On a 3D model, I would use a sphere and move some vertexes.
But for non-graphic designers, I would call it a "Pill shape" Probably Penicillin pill shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.1k12254
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
For me, it is a rounded rectangle just because the tool I would use is a rectangle and I would round it.
On a 3D model, I would use a sphere and move some vertexes.
But for non-graphic designers, I would call it a "Pill shape" Probably Penicillin pill shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.1k12254
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
For me, it is a rounded rectangle just because the tool I would use is a rectangle and I would round it.
On a 3D model, I would use a sphere and move some vertexes.
But for non-graphic designers, I would call it a "Pill shape" Probably Penicillin pill shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.1k12254
For me, it is a rounded rectangle just because the tool I would use is a rectangle and I would round it.
On a 3D model, I would use a sphere and move some vertexes.
But for non-graphic designers, I would call it a "Pill shape" Probably Penicillin pill shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.1k12254
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.1k12254
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.1k12254
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.1k12254
22.1k12254
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
Obround is another alternative. See this question on math.stackexchange or the wiktionary definition.
Two out of Wikipedia's five stadium references use obround instead.
answered 2 days ago
Pete Kirkham
1513
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
Obround is another alternative. See this question on math.stackexchange or the wiktionary definition.
Two out of Wikipedia's five stadium references use obround instead.
answered 2 days ago
Pete Kirkham
1513
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Obround is another alternative. See this question on math.stackexchange or the wiktionary definition.
Two out of Wikipedia's five stadium references use obround instead.
answered 2 days ago
Pete Kirkham
1513
Obround is another alternative. See this question on math.stackexchange or the wiktionary definition.
Two out of Wikipedia's five stadium references use obround instead.
answered 2 days ago
Pete Kirkham
1513
answered 2 days ago
Pete Kirkham
1513
answered 2 days ago
Pete Kirkham
1513
answered 2 days ago
Pete Kirkham
1513
1513
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered 2 days ago
David Horizonef
345
By definition, an oblong is more general term, not describing shape of the corners. It might work in some communities but be confusing in general use.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
2 days ago
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
2 days ago
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
Agree that oblong has very large meaning but it could be a word for this kind of shape. Also there is no specific word for every trapezoid maybe there is none for an elongated shape without perfectly rounded corner.
– David Horizonef
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered 2 days ago
David Horizonef
345
By definition, an oblong is more general term, not describing shape of the corners. It might work in some communities but be confusing in general use.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
2 days ago
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
2 days ago
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
Agree that oblong has very large meaning but it could be a word for this kind of shape. Also there is no specific word for every trapezoid maybe there is none for an elongated shape without perfectly rounded corner.
– David Horizonef
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered 2 days ago
David Horizonef
345
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered 2 days ago
David Horizonef
345
answered 2 days ago
David Horizonef
345
answered 2 days ago
David Horizonef
345
answered 2 days ago
David Horizonef
345
345
By definition, an oblong is more general term, not describing shape of the corners. It might work in some communities but be confusing in general use.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
2 days ago
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
2 days ago
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
Agree that oblong has very large meaning but it could be a word for this kind of shape. Also there is no specific word for every trapezoid maybe there is none for an elongated shape without perfectly rounded corner.
– David Horizonef
yesterday
add a comment |
By definition, an oblong is more general term, not describing shape of the corners. It might work in some communities but be confusing in general use.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
2 days ago
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
2 days ago
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
Agree that oblong has very large meaning but it could be a word for this kind of shape. Also there is no specific word for every trapezoid maybe there is none for an elongated shape without perfectly rounded corner.
– David Horizonef
yesterday
By definition, an oblong is more general term, not describing shape of the corners. It might work in some communities but be confusing in general use.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
By definition, an oblong is more general term, not describing shape of the corners. It might work in some communities but be confusing in general use.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
1
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
2 days ago
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
2 days ago
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
2 days ago
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
2 days ago
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
2 days ago
Agree that oblong has very large meaning but it could be a word for this kind of shape. Also there is no specific word for every trapezoid maybe there is none for an elongated shape without perfectly rounded corner.
– David Horizonef
yesterday
Agree that oblong has very large meaning but it could be a word for this kind of shape. Also there is no specific word for every trapezoid maybe there is none for an elongated shape without perfectly rounded corner.
– David Horizonef
yesterday
add a comment |
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I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:03
Yes, that seems like a good name. This is a stroke cap after all, while the stroke has rounded corners. But we specifically make this shape too, in general designs, using rounded rectangles and not strokes. This shape might be an important, big, and bold part of the layout. Calling it just a stroke cap won't be enough.
– Abhimanyu
Nov 12 at 16:07
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I see... In this case, I guess "Stadium shape" as suggested by @Danielillo might be more suitable.
– Vinny
Nov 12 at 16:16
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This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 at 4:25
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Ah, someone even pointed out a second math.se version below I was previously unaware of: math.stackexchange.com/q/5465/29335
– rschwieb
yesterday