hexagon

[ˈhɛksəɡən]

hexagon Definition

a six-sided polygon with six angles and six vertices..

Using hexagon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hexagon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The stop sign has a hexagonal shape.

  • Example

    The honeycomb is made up of many hexagons.

  • Example

    The soccer ball is composed of 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons.

hexagon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hexagon

  • six-gon

Phrases with hexagon

  • a hexagon with all sides and angles equal

    Example

    The tiles on the bathroom floor are arranged in a regular hexagon pattern.

  • a hexagon with sides and/or angles that are not equal

    Example

    The shape of the garden is an irregular hexagon, making it difficult to design a patio.

  • a hexagon with at least one interior angle greater than 180 degrees

    Example

    The logo of the company features a concave hexagon with the company name inside.

Origins of hexagon

from Greek 'hexagonon', from 'hexa' meaning 'six' and 'gonia' meaning 'angle'

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Summary: hexagon in Brief

A 'hexagon' [ˈhɛksəɡən] is a six-sided polygon with six angles and six vertices. It can be regular or irregular, concave or convex. Examples include the stop sign, honeycomb, and soccer ball.