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perigon

perigon

9.9
A complete turn around a point that measures 360 degrees
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛrɪˌɡɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : perígono
  • An angle measuring 360 degrees is called a perigon in mathematical terminology.

Examples

  • In geometry, a perigon is a full angle.

  • The wheel turned through a perigon as it completed one revolution.

  • A perigon is formed when a line completes a full circle around a point.

  • A perigon measures exactly 360 degrees.

  • An angle measuring 360 degrees is called a perigon in mathematical terminology.

  • A perigon is formed when a line completes a full circle around a point.

  • In geometry, a perigon is a full angle.

Synonyms

round angle
vsperigon
  • Specialized
4.6

A full circle that measures 360 degrees

is the technical geometric term used in formal contexts

Surface Forms

perigon singular
perigons plural

Morphology

perigon = gon (semi-transparent) = peri + gon

Formally built from the combining forms 'peri-' (around) + '-gon' (angle), but both components are technical combining forms unfamiliar to average B1 learners, so the meaning is not fully transparent.

Etymology

The word perigon comes from Greek parts peri- meaning 'around' and -gon meaning 'angle', the same 'gon' you find in polygon and hexagon. So a perigon is an angle that goes 'all the way around', a full 360-degree turn.