What's a Compound Shape

A compound shape is made up of basic shapes put together. You may also hear it called a “composite” or “complex” shape.

What is the compound shape?

A composite or compound shape is any shape that is made up of two or more geometric shapes. The below shape is made up of a square and a triangle. The blue shape is made up of a square and a rectangle. The green shape consists oftwo triangles.

What is a compound 2D shape?

A composite 2D figure is a two dimensional figure made up of basic two dimensional shapes such as triangles, rectangles, circles, semi-circles, etc. To find the perimeter of a composite 2D figure, add the lengths of the sides. … subtract basic shape areas NOT belonging to the composite shape.