polyhedral

[ pol-ee-hee-druhl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having the shape of a polyhedron.

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyhedral¹

1805–15; < Greek polýedr ( os ) many-based ( polyhedron ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The surfaces of the cells are then seen to form a mosaic, each cell area having a polyhedral shape.

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The outline of the cell is irregularly polyhedral, and the borders may be finely serrated.

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The cells of which it is composed are polyhedral, thicker, and more loosely joined, and filled with sap and chlorophyl.

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Under favorable conditions such a solid has a regular polyhedral form.

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When fully expanded the posterior end assumes a curious polyhedral form.

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