Polygonal Meaning
/pəˈlɪɡənəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving many angles; hence characteristic of a polygon.
adjComprised of polygons.
Sentence Examples
The courtyard features a beautiful polygonal fountain.
The 3D model was built using thousands of polygonal faces.
The design features a pattern of colorful polygonal shapes.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The artist created a ____ sculpture made of many flat triangular faces.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ shape of the building's floor plan was designed to maximize natural light in every room.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English polygon Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English polygonal From polygon + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Various forms of conductors have been invented, such as wooden and iron pipes, of a round, square, and polygonal section; but at present, scarcely any other than sheet or cast iron pipes are employed."
— 1851, Frederick Overman, “Blast Pipes”, in The Manufacture of Iron, in All its Various Branches. […] , 2nd edition, Philadelphia: Henry C. Baird, page 413:
"The old path paved with polygonal masonry."
— 1906, James George Frazer, Attis, Otis, Osiris, page 154:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The artist created a ____ sculpture made of many flat triangular faces.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ shape of the building's floor plan was designed to maximize natural light in every room.