-hedron

American  

1. a combining form meaning “face,” used in the names of geometrical solid figures having the form or number of faces specified by the initial element.

   tetrahedron.

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-hedron British  

combining form

1. indicating a geometric solid having a specified number of faces or surfaces

   tetrahedron

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Usage

What does -hedron mean? The combining form -hedron is used like a suffix meaning “face.” It is often used in geometry to name solid geometric figures.The form -hedron comes from Greek -edron, meaning “having bases,” which is based on hédrā, meaning “seat” or “face of a geometrical form.”What are variants of -hedron?While -hedron doesn't have any variants, it is related to the form -hedral, which is used to form adjectives related to nouns ending in -hedron, such as trihedral. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article about -hedral.

Other Word Forms

• -hedral combining form

Etymology

Origin of -hedron

< Greek -edron, neuter of -edros having bases, -sided, equivalent to ( h ) édr ( a ) seat, face of a geometrical form ( cathedra ) + -os adj. suffix

Example Sentences

Smith’s “Hedron I” arranges patterned wood panels, some blackened with graphite.

From Washington Post

Not all of Hollywood remains tone-deaf to the horses’ plight: quite a few celebrities appear in Louise’s film to raise awareness, including Willie Nelson, Paul Sorvino, Linda Grey, Tippi Hedron and Ken Wahl.

From Forbes

We just went through nearly two years of political hell to get a health-care law -- which is being pecked at by as many court challenges as killer birds pecked at Tippi Hedron.

From Washington Post