Orthoscheme

An orthoscheme is a special kind of shape that has four sides, just like a square or a rectangle. However, unlike those shapes, an orthoscheme has two sides that meet at a 90-degree angle (like the corner of a room) and two sides that slope a bit.

Normally, when we see a four-sided shape with right angles (like a rectangle or a square), we assume that all the sides are the same length. But with an orthoscheme, the two sides that slope can be a different length from the two sides that meet at the corner.

This might not seem like a big deal, but orthoschemes can come in handy in lots of different situations. For example, if you're making a quilt and you want to use a simple, geometric pattern, an orthoscheme might be a good choice because it's easy to cut and sew.

You might also see orthoschemes in architecture, where they can be used to create interesting patterns on building facades or to add visual interest to a space.

Overall, orthoschemes are a fun, unique shape that can come in handy in lots of different situations.