What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sexangle
Example
The snowflake had a beautiful sexangle shape. [sexangle: noun]
Example
The sexangle is a regular polygon with six equal sides and angles. [sexangle: adjective]
hexagon
Example
The honeycomb is made up of many hexagons. [hexagon: noun]
Example
A stop sign is an example of a hexagonal shape. [hexagonal: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hexagon is more commonly used than sexangle in everyday language and is the more widely accepted spelling.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sexangle and hexagon?
Both sexangle and hexagon can be used in technical or formal contexts, but hexagon is more versatile and can also be used in informal contexts.
