parallelepipedon
- noun
- /ˌpærəˈlɛləˌpɪpɪdɒn/
- Specialized
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paralelepípedo
- The crystal had the shape of a perfect parallelepipedon, with all faces forming parallelograms.
Examples
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In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the volume of a parallelepipedon using its base dimensions.
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Renaissance artists sometimes used a parallelepipedon as a model for drawing objects in perspective.
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In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the volume of a parallelepipedon.
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A parallelepipedon is a solid with six faces.
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The parallelepipedon has six faces.
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The crystal was cut into a perfect parallelepipedon, showcasing six identical parallelogram faces.
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To visualize three-dimensional shapes, we used a parallelepipedon model during the art presentation.
Synonyms
A three-dimensional solid with six faces that are parallelograms like slanted rectangles
A solid shape with six flat faces that are parallelograms like a slanted box
A solid like a box but with slanted sides
Surface Forms
Morphology
parallelepipedon = parallelepiped (semi-transparent) = parallel + epipedon + on
The form is clearly derived from the standard English technical term 'parallelepiped' with an additional Greek-derived ending '-on' that does not change the core meaning.
Etymology
Parallelepipedon comes from Greek parts parallel and epipedon ('flat surface'). Think of it as the three-dimensional version of a parallelogram, which is why every face of a parallelepipedon is a parallelogram.
