polygon

[ˈpɒl.ɪ.ɡɒn]

polygon Definition

a two-dimensional shape that has straight lines and angles, and usually more than four sides.

Using polygon: Examples

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

• Example

  The playground had a polygon with six sides.

• Example

  A square is a type of polygon.

• Example

  The building's design features several polygons.

polygon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for polygon

• shape
• figure
• form

Phrases with polygon

• regular polygon

  a polygon with all sides and angles equal

  Example

  A square is a regular polygon.

• irregular polygon

  a polygon with sides and/or angles that are not equal

  Example

  A rectangle is an irregular polygon.

• concave polygon

  a polygon with at least one interior angle greater than 180 degrees

  Example

  A crescent shape is a concave polygon.

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Summary: polygon in Brief

A 'polygon' [ˈpɒl.ɪ.ɡɒn] is a two-dimensional shape with straight lines and angles, typically with more than four sides. Examples include squares and triangles. Polygons can be regular or irregular, with equal or unequal sides and angles. A concave polygon has at least one interior angle greater than 180 degrees.