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heptagonal

heptagonal

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A shape with seven straight sides and seven angles
  • adjective
  • /hɛpˈtæɡənl/
: heptagonal
  • The architect designed a heptagonal building to provide a unique perspective from every angle.

Examples

  • The heptagonal shape of the building is quite unique.

  • The ancient coin featured a heptagonal border that made it stand out from others.

  • The architect designed a unique heptagonal pavilion for the city park.

  • Each side of the heptagonal table was carefully measured to ensure symmetry.

  • I drew a heptagonal figure for my geometry class.

  • The artist created a stunning heptagonal sculpture that captivated everyone at the gallery.

  • In geometry class, we learned that a heptagonal shape has seven sides and seven angles.

Synonyms

seven-sided
vsheptagonal
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A shape that has seven sides

is the formal geometric term for that polygonal shape

Surface Forms

heptagonal positive

Morphology

heptagonal = heptagon (transparent) = hepta + gon + al

The adjective is formed in a regular and highly recognizable way from 'heptagon' plus the suffix '-al'.

Etymology

The word heptagonal comes from old Greek parts hepta 'seven' and gonia 'angle'. So a heptagonal shape is simply a seven-sided shape, like a heptagon, which is why a heptagonal table has seven sides.