What is this shape that looks like a rectangle with rounded ends called?
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
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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 Nov 14 '18 at 8:40
Glorfindel
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asked Nov 12 '18 at 15:58
AbhimanyuAbhimanyu
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I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 '18 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 '18 at 16:07
1
I see... In this case, I guess "Stadium shape" as suggested by @Danielillo might be more suitable.
– Vinny
Nov 12 '18 at 16:16
2
This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 '18 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
Nov 14 '18 at 14:29
|
show 4 more comments
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 Nov 14 '18 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2333615
asked Nov 12 '18 at 15:58
AbhimanyuAbhimanyu
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 Nov 14 '18 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2333615
asked Nov 12 '18 at 15:58
AbhimanyuAbhimanyu
2701312
edited Nov 14 '18 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2333615
asked Nov 12 '18 at 15:58
AbhimanyuAbhimanyu
2701312
edited Nov 14 '18 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2333615
edited Nov 14 '18 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2333615
edited Nov 14 '18 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2333615
2333615
asked Nov 12 '18 at 15:58
AbhimanyuAbhimanyu
2701312
asked Nov 12 '18 at 15:58
AbhimanyuAbhimanyu
2701312
asked Nov 12 '18 at 15:58
AbhimanyuAbhimanyu
2701312
2701312
2
I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 '18 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 '18 at 16:07
1
I see... In this case, I guess "Stadium shape" as suggested by @Danielillo might be more suitable.
– Vinny
Nov 12 '18 at 16:16
2
This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 '18 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
Nov 14 '18 at 14:29
|
show 4 more comments
2
I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 '18 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 '18 at 16:07
1
I see... In this case, I guess "Stadium shape" as suggested by @Danielillo might be more suitable.
– Vinny
Nov 12 '18 at 16:16
2
This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 '18 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
Nov 14 '18 at 14:29
2
2
I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 '18 at 16:03
I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 '18 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 '18 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 '18 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 '18 at 16:16
I see... In this case, I guess "Stadium shape" as suggested by @Danielillo might be more suitable.
– Vinny
Nov 12 '18 at 16:16
2
2
This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 '18 at 4:25
This was asked a long time ago on math.stackexchange math.stackexchange.com/q/539262/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 13 '18 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
Nov 14 '18 at 14:29
Ah, someone even pointed out a second math.se version below I was previously unaware of: math.stackexchange.com/q/5465/29335
– rschwieb
Nov 14 '18 at 14:29
|
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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 '18 at 16:06
DanielilloDanielillo
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In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 '18 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
Nov 13 '18 at 21:36
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 '18 at 5:48
add a comment |
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:32
ScottScott
145k14199410
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This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 '18 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
Nov 14 '18 at 14:35
add a comment |
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 '18 at 16:21
RafaelRafael
22.5k12355
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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 Nov 13 '18 at 17:36
Pete KirkhamPete Kirkham
1513
add a comment |
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered Nov 13 '18 at 10:56
David HorizonefDavid 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
Nov 13 '18 at 15:41
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 '18 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 '18 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 '18 at 20:40
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
Nov 14 '18 at 8:21
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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 '18 at 16:06
DanielilloDanielillo
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In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 '18 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
Nov 13 '18 at 21:36
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 '18 at 5:48
add a comment |
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 '18 at 16:06
DanielilloDanielillo
20.7k13171
2
In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 '18 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
Nov 13 '18 at 21:36
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 '18 at 5:48
add a comment |
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 '18 at 16:06
DanielilloDanielillo
20.7k13171
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 '18 at 16:06
DanielilloDanielillo
20.7k13171
edited Nov 12 '18 at 16:31
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:06
DanielilloDanielillo
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answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:06
DanielilloDanielillo
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answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:06
DanielilloDanielillo
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In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 '18 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
Nov 13 '18 at 21:36
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 '18 at 5:48
add a comment |
2
In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 '18 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
Nov 13 '18 at 21:36
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 '18 at 5:48
2
2
In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 '18 at 16:25
In the US I'm sure a lot of ppl think of a Baseball stadium.
– Rafael
Nov 12 '18 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
Nov 13 '18 at 21:36
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
Nov 13 '18 at 21:36
1
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 '18 at 5:48
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 '18 at 5:48
add a comment |
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:32
ScottScott
145k14199410
2
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 '18 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
Nov 14 '18 at 14:35
add a comment |
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:32
ScottScott
145k14199410
2
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 '18 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
Nov 14 '18 at 14:35
add a comment |
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:32
ScottScott
145k14199410
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:32
ScottScott
145k14199410
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:32
ScottScott
145k14199410
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:32
ScottScott
145k14199410
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:32
ScottScott
145k14199410
145k14199410
2
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 '18 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
Nov 14 '18 at 14:35
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 '18 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
Nov 14 '18 at 14:35
2
2
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 '18 at 5:52
This is the terminology Twitter's design team uses: getbootstrap.com/docs/4.1/components/badge/#pill-badges
– btown
Nov 13 '18 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
Nov 14 '18 at 14:35
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
Nov 14 '18 at 14:35
add a comment |
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 '18 at 16:21
RafaelRafael
22.5k12355
add a comment |
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 '18 at 16:21
RafaelRafael
22.5k12355
add a comment |
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 '18 at 16:21
RafaelRafael
22.5k12355
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 '18 at 16:21
RafaelRafael
22.5k12355
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:21
RafaelRafael
22.5k12355
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:21
RafaelRafael
22.5k12355
answered Nov 12 '18 at 16:21
RafaelRafael
22.5k12355
22.5k12355
add a comment |
add a comment |
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 Nov 13 '18 at 17:36
Pete KirkhamPete Kirkham
1513
add a comment |
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 Nov 13 '18 at 17:36
Pete KirkhamPete Kirkham
1513
add a comment |
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 Nov 13 '18 at 17:36
Pete KirkhamPete 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 Nov 13 '18 at 17:36
Pete KirkhamPete Kirkham
1513
answered Nov 13 '18 at 17:36
Pete KirkhamPete Kirkham
1513
answered Nov 13 '18 at 17:36
Pete KirkhamPete Kirkham
1513
answered Nov 13 '18 at 17:36
Pete KirkhamPete Kirkham
1513
1513
add a comment |
add a comment |
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered Nov 13 '18 at 10:56
David HorizonefDavid 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
Nov 13 '18 at 15:41
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 '18 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 '18 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 '18 at 20:40
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
Nov 14 '18 at 8:21
add a comment |
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered Nov 13 '18 at 10:56
David HorizonefDavid 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
Nov 13 '18 at 15:41
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 '18 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 '18 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 '18 at 20:40
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
Nov 14 '18 at 8:21
add a comment |
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered Nov 13 '18 at 10:56
David HorizonefDavid Horizonef
345
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered Nov 13 '18 at 10:56
David HorizonefDavid Horizonef
345
answered Nov 13 '18 at 10:56
David HorizonefDavid Horizonef
345
answered Nov 13 '18 at 10:56
David HorizonefDavid Horizonef
345
answered Nov 13 '18 at 10:56
David HorizonefDavid 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
Nov 13 '18 at 15:41
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 '18 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 '18 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 '18 at 20:40
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
Nov 14 '18 at 8:21
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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
Nov 13 '18 at 15:41
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@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 '18 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 '18 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 '18 at 20:40
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
Nov 14 '18 at 8:21
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
Nov 13 '18 at 15:41
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
Nov 13 '18 at 15:41
1
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 '18 at 17:26
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 '18 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 '18 at 18:32
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 '18 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 '18 at 20:40
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 '18 at 20:40
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
Nov 14 '18 at 8:21
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
Nov 14 '18 at 8:21
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I would call it "rounded stroke cap"
– Vinny
Nov 12 '18 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 '18 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 '18 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 '18 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
Nov 14 '18 at 14:29