Heptagon: meaning, definitions and examples
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heptagon
[ ˈhep.tə.ɡɒn ]
geometry shape
A heptagon is a seven-sided polygon. In geometry, it is a plane figure with seven edges and seven vertices. The sum of the interior angles of a heptagon is 900 degrees. Regular heptagons have all sides and angles equal, while irregular heptagons do not. Heptagons can be found in various real-world structures, such as architecture and design, where a seven-sided figure is desired.
Synonyms
heptangular figure, seven-sided polygon
Examples of usage
- The garden had a heptagon-shaped pond.
- In art class, we learned to draw a regular heptagon.
- The heptagon is a less common polygon.
- The architect designed a building with a heptagon layout.
Translations
Translations of the word "heptagon" in other languages:
🇵🇹 heptágono
🇮🇳 सातकोण
🇩🇪 Heptagon
🇮🇩 heptagon
🇺🇦 гептагон
🇵🇱 heptagon
🇯🇵 七角形
🇫🇷 heptagone
🇪🇸 heptágono
🇹🇷 heptagon
🇰🇷 칠각형
🇸🇦 مضلع سباعي
🇨🇿 heptagon
🇸🇰 heptagon
🇨🇳 七边形
🇸🇮 heptagon
🇮🇸 heptagon
🇰🇿 жеті бұрыш
🇬🇪 შვიდკუთხა
🇦🇿 yeddigöz
🇲🇽 heptágono
Etymology
The term 'heptagon' is derived from the Greek words 'hepta', meaning 'seven', and 'gonia', meaning 'angle'. The use of the suffix '-gon' is common in mathematics to refer to polygons, which are closed plane figures formed by a finite number of straight line segments. The concept of heptagons has been studied since ancient times, with early examples found in Greek geometry. While less prevalent than more common polygons like triangles, quadrilaterals, and pentagons, the heptagon has intrigued mathematicians and artists for centuries due to its unique properties and aesthetics. The study of heptagons contributes significantly to the broader field of polygonal geometry, where understanding the characteristics and relationships of various shapes plays a fundamental role.