A prism is a three-dimensional geometric figure that has the following specific attributes:
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Parallel Identical Bases: A prism has two congruent and parallel bases that are identical in shape and size.
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Lateral Faces: The sides of a prism, known as lateral faces, are parallelograms (or rectangles in the case of a right prism), and they connect the edges of the two bases.
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Height: The height (or length) of the prism is the perpendicular distance between the two bases.
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Three-Dimensional Structure: A prism has three dimensions: height, length, and width.
These characteristics distinguish a prism from other geometric figures.
(Note: The other definitions mentioned, such as "a point where two or more line segments meet" or "the top or bottom face of a solid object," do not describe a prism.)