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regular convex solid

regular convex solid

9.0
A three-dimensional shape whose faces are the same flat shapes with all sides equal and equal angles between them
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : sólido convexo regular
  • A cube is an example of a regular convex solid because all its faces are equal squares.

Examples

  • Mathematicians have proved that there are only five regular convex solids in three-dimensional space.

  • A regular convex solid has faces that are all the same shape.

  • Each regular convex solid exhibits perfect symmetry, making them fascinating to both mathematicians and artists.

  • What is a regular convex solid?

  • A cube is an example of a regular convex solid because all its faces are equal squares.

  • Mathematicians have proved that there are only five regular convex solids in three-dimensional space.

  • Each regular convex solid exhibits perfect symmetry, making them fascinating to both mathematicians and artists.

Synonyms

Platonic solid
vsregular convex solid
  • Specialized
1 9.0

A 3D shape with all the same regular flat faces, like a cube or tetrahedron

uses a descriptive phrase instead of that classical term
Platonic body
vsregular convex solid
  • Specialized
9.7

A solid with the same flat faces and equal angles, like a cube

chooses a plain descriptive label rather than the traditional name
regular convex polyhedron
vsregular convex solid
  • Specialized
9.9

A solid with the same flat faces that are regular polygons and with all angles the same

uses a descriptive solid phrase rather than the specialized polyhedron term
regular polyhedron
vsregular convex solid
  • Specialized
8.6

A solid shape with identical flat faces that are regular polygons like a cube

uses a more descriptive everyday wording instead of the formal name
ideal solid
vsregular convex solid
  • Specialized
8.3

A three-dimensional shape with identical regular flat faces, like a cube

uses a modern descriptive phrase instead of that older conventional name

How Many

regular icosahedron
  • Specialized
9.2
regular dodecahedron
  • Specialized
9.6
regular convex solid
  • Specialized
9.0
regular octahedron
  • Specialized
8.4
regular hexahedron
  • Specialized
5.9
regular tetrahedron
  • Specialized
7.4

Surface Forms

regular convex solid singular
regular convex solids plural

Morphology

regular + convex + solid

The meaning is directly compositional: 'regular' (symmetrical/even), 'convex' (bulging outward/no indentations), and 'solid' (a three-dimensional shape) combine to describe a symmetrical outward-curving 3-D shape. A B1 learner who knows these constituent meanings can reliably infer the phrase refers to a symmetric convex three-dimensional figure (e.g. Platonic-type solids), so the MWE is transparent.

Etymology

Regular convex solid is a phrase from geometry that names a neat 3D object: regular means all its flat faces are the same, convex means it has no dents and always bulges outward, and solid means a full three-dimensional shape. So, the term refers to a 'perfect, balanced 3D shape'.