Meaning & Definition of word "Polygon"
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Polygon
/ˈpɒl.ɪ.ɡən/
noun:
- 1. A plane figure with at least three straight sides and angles, typically five or more.
- Example: The architect designed a modern building with a triangular polygonal roof.
- 2. Any closed plane figure formed by three or more line segments.
- Example: In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the area of a pentagon, which is a type of polygon.
- 3. A geometric figure formed by connecting a finite number of points in a plane with straight lines.
- Example: The artist used a variety of polygons to create a stunning abstract painting.
- 4. A multi-sided figure used in various applications such as computer graphics and modeling.
- Example: The 3D model was built using hundreds of polygons to create a realistic surface.
Etymology
From Greek 'polugonon', meaning 'many angles'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
regular polygon:
A polygon with all sides and angles equal.
irregular polygon:
A polygon with sides and angles of different lengths and measures.
convex polygon:
A polygon where no line segment between two points on the boundary ever goes outside the polygon.
Related Words
triangle:
A polygon with three sides.
quadrilateral:
A polygon with four sides.
pentagon:
A polygon with five sides.
hexagon:
A polygon with six sides.
Slang Meanings of polygon
Meaning: Polygonal structure or concept in a casual sense.
Example Sentence: We threw together a bunch of shapes in the app; it's a real polygon party!
Meaning: Referring to someone who is multifaceted or complex.
Example Sentence: She's a true polygon, always surprising us with her different sides.