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Polygonal: meaning, definitions and examples

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polygonal

 

[ หŒpษ’lษชหˆษกษ’nษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

shape description

Polygonal refers to shapes or figures that are made up of straight line segments connected to form a polygon. Polygons are typically defined by having at least three sides, and can vary in complexity from simple triangles and quadrilaterals to more complex forms with many sides. The term can also be used in a broader context to describe any geometric representation that can be easily defined by a finite number of points and straight lines.

Synonyms

angular, geometric, multisided

Examples of usage

  • A polygonal shape can be a triangle, square, or pentagon.
  • The artist used polygonal designs in her modern sculpture.
  • Polygonal modeling is popular in 3D computer graphics.

Translations

Translations of the word "polygonal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poligonal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเฅเคญเฅเคœเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช polygonal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ poligonal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะณะฐั‚ะพะบัƒั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wielokฤ…tny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคš่ง’ๅฝขใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท polygonal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ poligonal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงokgen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๊ฐํ˜•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถู„ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polygonnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polygรณnny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคš่พนๅฝข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poligonalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ margfaldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟะฑาฑั€ั‹ัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒญแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poligon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ poligonal

Word origin

The term 'polygonal' originates from the Greek word 'polygonon,' which means 'many-angled.' This is derived from 'poly,' meaning 'many,' and 'gon,' meaning 'angle.' Historically, the study of polygons dates back to ancient Greece, where mathematicians like Euclid examined their properties in geometry. Over the centuries, the concept of polygons has evolved, and today it is a fundamental aspect of both theoretical mathematics and practical applications in fields such as computer graphics, architecture, and design. The prefix 'poly-' is commonly used in other mathematical contexts, resulting in a rich vocabulary related to multi-sided figures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,523, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.