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 at 8:40
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
Nov 14 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 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2073615
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 Nov 14 at 8:40
Glorfindel
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asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
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edited Nov 14 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2073615
asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
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edited Nov 14 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2073615
edited Nov 14 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2073615
edited Nov 14 at 8:40
Glorfindel
2073615
2073615
asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
2701312
asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
2701312
asked Nov 12 at 15:58
Abhimanyu
2701312
2701312
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
Nov 14 at 14:29
|
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
Nov 14 at 14:29
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
Nov 14 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 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 at 16:06
Danielillo
19.7k12970
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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
Nov 13 at 21:36
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 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 at 16:32
Scott
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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
Nov 14 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 at 16:21
Rafael
22.5k12255
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 at 17:36
Pete 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 at 10:56
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
Nov 13 at 15:41
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 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 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 at 16:06
Danielillo
19.7k12970
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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
Nov 13 at 21:36
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 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 at 16:06
Danielillo
19.7k12970
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
Nov 13 at 21:36
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 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 at 16:06
Danielillo
19.7k12970
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
19.7k12970
edited Nov 12 at 16:31
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
19.7k12970
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
19.7k12970
answered Nov 12 at 16:06
Danielillo
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19.7k12970
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
Nov 13 at 21:36
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 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 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 at 21:36
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 at 5:48
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
Nov 13 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 at 21:36
1
1
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 at 5:48
I've seen it called a "racetrack" as well, same basic idea.
– whatsisname
Nov 14 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 at 16:32
Scott
144k14198409
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
Nov 14 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 at 16:32
Scott
144k14198409
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
Nov 14 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 at 16:32
Scott
144k14198409
While perhaps not the "technical" term for it.. I see it often called a Pill Shape.
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
144k14198409
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
144k14198409
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
144k14198409
answered Nov 12 at 16:32
Scott
144k14198409
144k14198409
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
Nov 14 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 at 5:52
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
Nov 14 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 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
Nov 14 at 14:35
I like this one too, although the bigger the major axis gets, the less appropriate it seems :)
– rschwieb
Nov 14 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 at 16:21
Rafael
22.5k12255
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 at 16:21
Rafael
22.5k12255
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 at 16:21
Rafael
22.5k12255
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
22.5k12255
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.5k12255
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.5k12255
answered Nov 12 at 16:21
Rafael
22.5k12255
22.5k12255
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 at 17:36
Pete 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 at 17:36
Pete 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 at 17:36
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 Nov 13 at 17:36
Pete Kirkham
1513
answered Nov 13 at 17:36
Pete Kirkham
1513
answered Nov 13 at 17:36
Pete Kirkham
1513
answered Nov 13 at 17:36
Pete 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 at 10:56
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
Nov 13 at 15:41
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 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 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 at 10:56
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
Nov 13 at 15:41
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 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 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 at 10:56
David Horizonef
345
A technical word for this kind of shape is Oblong.
See : https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oblong
answered Nov 13 at 10:56
David Horizonef
345
answered Nov 13 at 10:56
David Horizonef
345
answered Nov 13 at 10:56
David Horizonef
345
answered Nov 13 at 10:56
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
Nov 13 at 15:41
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 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 at 8:21
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
Nov 13 at 15:41
1
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 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 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 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 at 15:41
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@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 at 17:26
@miroxlav the definition changes between UK and US English.
– Pete Kirkham
Nov 13 at 17:26
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 at 18:32
Quote: "If you stretch a circle until it becomes an oval" you get an oval, an ellipse.
– Rafael
Nov 13 at 18:32
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 at 20:40
@PeteKirkham – it does, but which one exactly describes the above shape? I think neither.
– miroxlav
Nov 13 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 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 at 8:21
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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
Nov 14 at 14:29