Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chiliagon

noun

/ˈkɪli əˌɡɒn/

Definition

A shape or figure with 1,000 sides.

Examples

A chiliagon is a fascinating mathematical concept studied in geometry.
Despite having a thousand sides, a perfect chiliagon appears nearly circular to the naked eye.
Chiliagons are more about theoretical applications in mathematics than practical uses.

Meaning

In geometry, a chiliagon is a polygon that has one thousand edges and vertices. It is a specific type of polygon and is part of a broader category of shapes known as ‘n-gons’, where ‘n’ represents the number of sides.