Oblong and Prolate

Oblong

Oblong adjective - Deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction.
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Prolate and oblong are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prolate" instead an adjective "Oblong".

Prolate

Prolate adjective - Having the polar diameter greater than the equatorial diameter.
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Oblong and prolate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Oblong" instead an adjective "Prolate".
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Prolate and Oblong. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/oblong/prolate
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