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Równoległobok is a term used in Polish to describe a parallelogram. A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides. In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal in length, and opposite angles are equal in measure. Consecutive angles are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180 degrees. The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other, but they are not necessarily equal in length.

There are several special types of parallelograms. A rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles. A rhombus is a parallelogram with four equal sides. A square is both a rectangle and a rhombus, possessing four right angles and four equal sides.

The area of a parallelogram can be calculated by multiplying the length of its base by its height. The height is the perpendicular distance between the base and its opposite side. The perimeter of a parallelogram is twice the sum of the lengths of two adjacent sides.

Properties of parallelograms are fundamental in Euclidean geometry and are used in various mathematical and scientific contexts, including physics and engineering. Understanding the characteristics of parallelograms helps in solving problems related to shapes, areas, and distances. The term równoległobok directly translates to "parallel-corner" or "parallel-angle," reflecting its defining characteristic of having parallel sides.