What is a Six-Sided Shape Called?

A six-sided shape is called a hexagon. The term ‘hexagon’ comes from the Greek words ‘hex’ meaning six and ‘gonia’ meaning angles. A regular hexagon has six equal sides and six equal angles, each measuring 120 degrees. Hexagons are commonly found in nature, such as in honeycombs, and are also used in various man-made structures and designs.

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