polygon
Meaning
- A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.
- The boundary of such a figure.
- (broadly) A figure comprising vertices and (not necessarily straight) edges, alternatingly.
- Such a figure and its interior, taken as a whole.
Synonyms
polygonal shape
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɒlɪɡən/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πολύγωνον (polúgōnon), from πολύς (polús, “many”) + γωνία (gōnía, “angle”), equivalent to poly- + -gon.
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