Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hexagon
noun
/ˈhɛksəɡən/
Definition
A shape with six sides and six angles.
Examples
- The honeycomb is made up of many hexagons.
- In geometry class, we learned to calculate the area of a hexagon.
- The logo had a striking hexagon shape that caught everyone’s attention.
Meaning
In geometry, a hexagon is a polygon that has six edges and six vertices. It can be regular, where all sides and angles are equal, or irregular, where the sides and angles can be of different lengths and degrees.
Synonyms
- six-sided polygon
- hex
