oblong

[ ob-lawng, -long ]
/ ˈɒbˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ /
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adjective

elongated, usually from the square or circular form.
in the form of a rectangle one of whose dimensions is greater than the other.

noun

an oblong figure.

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Origin of oblong

1375–1425; late Middle English oblonge<Latin oblongus rather long, equivalent to ob-ob- + longuslong1

OTHER WORDS FROM oblong

ob·long·ish, adjectiveob·long·ly, adverbob·long·ness, noun

Words nearby oblong

obliteration, obliterative bronchitis, oblivescence, oblivion, oblivious, oblong, oblongata, obloquy, obmutescence, obnounce, obnoxious
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Words related to oblong

oval, ovoid, egg-shaped, elliptical, elongate, long, ovate, ellipsoidal, rectangular

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British Dictionary definitions for oblong

oblong
/ (ˈɒbˌlɒŋ) /

adjective

having an elongated, esp rectangular, shape

noun

a figure or object having this shape

Word Origin for oblong

C15: from Latin oblongus, from ob- (intensive) + longus long 1
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