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prismoid

[priz-moid]
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noun Geometry.
  1. a solid having sides that are trapezoids and bases or ends that are parallel and similar but not congruent polygons.Compare prism(def 2).
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Origin of prismoid

First recorded in 1695–1705; prism + -oid
Related formspris·moi·dal, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for prismoid

prismoid

noun
  1. a prismatoid having an equal number of vertices in each of the two parallel planes and whose sides are trapeziums or parallelograms
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Derived Formsprismoidal, adjective

Word Origin

C18: from French prismoïde; see prism, -oid
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