ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Polygon

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Polygon is a noun meaning (geometry) A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.

Meaning

(geometry) A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.

More Meanings

  1. (geometry) The boundary of such a figure.
  2. (geometry, more generally) A figure comprising vertices and (not necessarily straight) edges, alternatingly.
  3. (geometry) Such a figure and its interior, taken as a whole.

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Related dictionary entries include circle, pentagon, ground, range, overlay, closure.

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