Geometric shapes are the very basic part of primary classes in Mathematics. Kids learn different geometric shapes in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. This post will cover the names, images, and definitions of these geometric shapes in English.
Geometric Shapes Names
Point
A small dot-like shape to show the place of something is known as a point.
Segment
The part of a line b/w any two points on the line.
Ray
The half line is known as a ray.
Line
A line is a collection of continuous points in both directions.
Angle
An angle is formed when two rays share an endpoint.
Circle
The locus of equal distance point from the central point.
Oval
Any curve that looks like an egg.
Polygon
Any closed flat figure with three or more sides.
Acute angle
It is an angle whose measure is <90o.
Right Angle
An angle whose measure = 90o.
Obtuse angle
An angle whose measure is >90o.
Straight angle
It is an angle whose measure =180o.
Acute triangle
In this triangle, three interior angles are not greater than 90o in measure.
Scalene Triangle
A triangle with 3 sides that are not equal to each other.
Isosceles Triangle
A triangle has 2 compatible sides.
Right Triangle
A triangle with a 90o angle.
Equilateral Triangle
A triangle has 3 compatible sides & 3 compatible interior angles.
Perpendicular
2 co-planer lines that cross at right angles.
Parallel
Co-planer lines that do not cross each other at all.
