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Heptagonal: meaning, definitions and examples

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heptagonal

 

[ ˌhɛpˈtæɡənəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geometric shape

Heptagonal refers to a shape that has seven sides and seven angles. It is derived from the Greek word 'heptagonon', where 'hepta' means seven and 'gonia' means angle. Heptagons can be regular or irregular, with regular heptagons having all sides and angles equal. They are commonly studied in geometry and can be found in various designs and architecture.

Synonyms

heptagon, seven-sided

Examples of usage

  • The roof of the gazebo is heptagonal in shape.
  • In geometry class, we learned about the properties of a heptagonal figure.
  • The artist used a heptagonal pattern in the mosaic design.

Translations

Translations of the word "heptagonal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 heptagonal

🇮🇳 सप्तकोणीय

🇩🇪 heptagonal

🇮🇩 heptagonal

🇺🇦 семикутний

🇵🇱 heptagonal

🇯🇵 七角形の

🇫🇷 heptagonal

🇪🇸 heptagonal

🇹🇷 yedi kenarlı

🇰🇷 칠각형의

🇸🇦 سباعي الأضلاع

🇨🇿 heptagonální

🇸🇰 heptagonálny

🇨🇳 七边形的

🇸🇮 heptagonal

🇮🇸 sjöndur

🇰🇿 жеті бұрышты

🇬🇪 შვიდკუთხა

🇦🇿 yeddi bucaqlı

🇲🇽 heptagonal

Etymology

The term 'heptagonal' traces its origins back to the Ancient Greeks, specifically from the word 'heptagonon'. The prefix 'hepta-' comes from the Greek word for the number seven, reflecting the figure’s seven sides and angles. The suffix '-gonia' refers to angles, which is common in many geometric descriptions. The study of heptagons has been part of mathematical teachings for centuries, especially in the context of polygons, which are two-dimensional shapes with straight sides. As mathematics evolved, so did the terminology, and 'heptagonal' became widely utilized in both academic and practical applications, particularly in architecture and design, to describe structures and patterns involving seven sides.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,875, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.