octagonal

CEFRC1

/ɑkˈtæɡənəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having eight straight sides and eight angles.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Shaped like an octagon, in having eight sides and eight angles.

Examples

  • At the convocation, all the faculty and deans wore their doctoral regalia and octagonal hats.

  • Near Smeinogorsk an octagonal tumulus has been found containing the corpse of a horse near a rectangular one with a human corpse, both within stone circles.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

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In context

  • The sundials range in shape from octagonal to the usual round. Prices range from $75 to $375.

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The building's shape was blank, with eight equal walls and eight corners.

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Origin

adjective

From octagon + -al.