Definition of Oblong

1. Noun. A plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation.


2. Adjective. (of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides.
Similar to: Simple, Unsubdivided

3. Adjective. Deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction.
Similar to: Long
Derivative terms: Oblongness

Definition of Oblong

1. a. Having greater length than breadth, esp. when rectangular.

2. n. A rectangular figure longer than it is broad; hence, any figure longer than it is broad.

Definition of Oblong

1. something that is oblong (elongated) [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oblong

obliterating pericarditis
obliteration
obliteration
obliterations
obliterative
obliterative arachnoiditis
obliterator
obliterators
oblivion
oblivions
oblivious
oblivious(p)
obliviously
obliviousness
obliviousnesses
oblong (current term)
oblongata
oblongly
oblongness
oblongs
oblongum
oblong fovea of arytenoid cartilage
oblong leaf
oblong pit of arytenoid cartilage
oblong woodsia
obloquial
obloquies
obloquy
obnoxious
obnoxiously

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