I would like a more formal word that describes the rectangle on the left as opposed to the slanted one on the right. For some reason, I can't seem to think of a description without being wordy...
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It's the same rectangle, regardless of whether you depict it in landscape or portrait orientation.– FumbleFingersJul 6, 2016 at 15:52
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1It's the rectangle which is tipping over, it's had one too many.– Mari-Lou AJul 6, 2016 at 16:02
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@Mari-LouA: Or some too few.– DrewJul 6, 2016 at 16:05
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@Drew Oh, dear it's my left. Well then the rectangle is lying down, it's tired.P.S What's "upright" about it?– Mari-Lou AJul 6, 2016 at 16:12
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1Rectangle on the left: couchant. Rectangle on the right: rampant.– Sven YargsJul 6, 2016 at 20:19
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It appears that many are now familiar with and understand the page layout orientation standards, landscape and portrait. Thus the rectangle on the left has a landscape orientation. One might also describe the rectangle on the left as having 'the long sides aligned with the horizon' or possibly state it is has an 'orthogonal orientation.'
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1Thanks, I think "orthogonal" is the word I was looking for here. A quick search for "orthogonal rectangle" gives me some results from academic types who are using that to designate the shapes I am interested in.– WellWellJul 6, 2016 at 16:35