Meaning & Definition of word "Polygon"

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.