Multisided: meaning, definitions and examples

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multisided

 

[ ˌmʌltiˈsaɪdɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of shapes

Multisided refers to having many sides or faces. It is often used to describe geometric shapes or objects that have more than four sides.

Synonyms

many-sided, polygonal.

Examples of usage

  • A multisided polygon can have five, six, or more sides.
  • The multisided die is commonly used in tabletop games.
  • Artists often create multisided sculptures for visual interest.

Translations

Translations of the word "multisided" in other languages:

🇵🇹 multifacetado

🇮🇳 बहुपरकारी

🇩🇪 vielseitig

🇮🇩 multisisi

🇺🇦 багатосторонній

🇵🇱 wielostronny

🇯🇵 多面的な

🇫🇷 multidimensionnel

🇪🇸 multifacético

🇹🇷 çok yönlü

🇰🇷 다면적인

🇸🇦 متعدد الجوانب

🇨🇿 vícestranný

🇸🇰 viacstranný

🇨🇳 多面的

🇸🇮 večstranski

🇮🇸 margt hliðar

🇰🇿 көп қырлы

🇬🇪 მრავალმხრივი

🇦🇿 çoxsahəli

🇲🇽 multifacético

Etymology

The term 'multisided' is derived from the prefix 'multi-', meaning 'many', and 'sided', which originates from the Old English 'sīde', referring to a side or a surface of an object. The combination suggests an object with numerous surfaces or dimensions. The use of 'multisided' gained traction in geometric contexts where more complex polygons and polyhedra were being explored, particularly in mathematics and art. Over time, the word has been applied in various fields, including game design for dice, architecture, and 3D modeling, where objects often possess multiple facets.