Polygon

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.ɡən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A plane figure with at least three straight sides and angles, typically five or more.

The architect designed a modern building with a triangular polygonal roof.

Any closed plane figure formed by three or more line segments.

In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the area of a pentagon, which is a type of polygon.

A geometric figure formed by connecting a finite number of points in a plane with straight lines.

The artist used a variety of polygons to create a stunning abstract painting.

A multi-sided figure used in various applications such as computer graphics and modeling.

The 3D model was built using hundreds of polygons to create a realistic surface.

From Greek 'polugonon', meaning 'many angles'.

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.

Polygonal structure or concept in a casual sense.

We threw together a bunch of shapes in the app; it's a real polygon party!

Referring to someone who is multifaceted or complex.

She's a true polygon, always surprising us with her different sides.