Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
octagon
Noun
/ˈɒk.tə.ɡɒn/
Definition
A shape with eight sides and eight angles.
Examples
- The stop sign is an example of an octagon.
- In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the area of an octagon.
- The building featured an octagonal roof, making it stand out from the others.
Meaning
The term ‘octagon’ refers to a polygon that has eight edges and eight vertices. It can be found in various contexts such as architecture, design, and geometry.
Synonyms
- Eight-sided polygon
- Octagonal shape
