Polyhedral: meaning, definitions and examples

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polyhedral

 

[ ˌpɒlɪˈhɛdrəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geometry shape

Polyhedral refers to a geometric figure that is composed of flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices. These shapes are three-dimensional and can vary greatly in size and complexity. Common examples include cubes and pyramids.

Synonyms

3D shape, polygonal, polyhedral shape

Examples of usage

  • The polyhedral structure of the crystal is fascinating.
  • In mathematics, polyhedral objects are often used to explain complex geometric concepts.
  • The artist created a polyhedral sculpture for the exhibition.

Translations

Translations of the word "polyhedral" in other languages:

🇵🇹 poliedral

🇮🇳 बहुपरिमाणीय

🇩🇪 polyhedral

🇮🇩 polihidral

🇺🇦 поліедричний

🇵🇱 poliedralny

🇯🇵 多面体の

🇫🇷 polyédrique

🇪🇸 poliedral

🇹🇷 çok yüzlü

🇰🇷 다면체의

🇸🇦 متعدد الأوجه

🇨🇿 polyhedrální

🇸🇰 poliedrálny

🇨🇳 多面体的

🇸🇮 poliedralen

🇮🇸 margfaldur

🇰🇿 көпжақты

🇬🇪 ბევრაღოვანი

🇦🇿 poliedral

🇲🇽 poliedral

Etymology

The term 'polyhedral' is derived from the Greek word 'polus' meaning 'many' and 'hedra' meaning 'face'. The concept of polyhedra has been studied since antiquity, with notable contributions from mathematicians like Euclid, who described the five regular polyhedra, known as the Platonic solids. Over the centuries, the study of polyhedra has expanded to include a wide variety of geometric shapes, leading to developments in fields such as architecture, art, and geometry. The relevance of polyhedral shapes extends into modern science, where they are employed in modeling complex structures in chemistry and physics. The term 'polyhedral' itself began to appear more frequently in mathematical literature during the 19th century and has since become a standard descriptor in mathematical terminology.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,566, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.