hexahedron

[ hek-suh-hee-druhn ]

noun

, plural hex·a·he·drons, hex·a·he·dra [hek-s, uh, -, hee, -dr, uh].

1. a solid figure having six faces, as a cube.

hexahedron

/ ˌhɛksəˈhiːdrən /

noun

1. a solid figure having six plane faces. A regular hexahedron (cube) has square faces See also polyhedron

hexahedron

/ hĕk′sə-hē′drən /

, Plural hexahedrons

1. A polyhedron, such as a cube, that has six faces.

Derived Forms

• ˌhexaˈhedral, adjective

Other Words From

• hexa·hedral adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hexahedron¹

From the Greek word hexáedron, dating back to 1565–75. See hexa-, -hedron

Example Sentences

This is bounded by six square faces parallel to the cubic planes of symmetry; it is known also as the hexahedron.

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