polygon
English
/ˈpɒlɪɡən/, /ˈpɑliɡɑn/
noun
Definitions
- (geometry) A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.
- (geometry) The boundary of such a figure.
- (geometry) A figure comprising vertices and (not necessarily straight) edges, alternatingly.
- (geometry) Such a figure and its interior, taken as a whole.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek πολύγωνον.
Origin
Ancient Greek
πολύγωνον
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- interpolygon English
- interpolygonal English
- micropolygon English
- multipolygon English
- nonpolygonal English
- polygonal English
- polygonality English
- polygonally English
- polygonar English
- polygonate English
- polygonation English
- polygonhood English
- polygonization English
- polygonize English
- polygonness English
- polygonometry English
- polygonoscope English
- polygonous English
- spheropolygon English
- subpolygonal English
- polygōnum Latin
- Polygon German
- polygoon Dutch, Flemish
- polygone French
- polygoniser French
- polygonométrie French
- πολύγωνον Ancient Greek
- poligono Esperanto
- poligono Ido
- פוליגון Hebrew (modern)