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hexagonal

Pronunciation: /hɛkˈsæɡ.ə.nəl/

The English word “hexagonal” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon.
  2. Having three equal axes which cross at 60° angles, and an unequal axis which crosses the others at 90° angle.

Etymology

From hexagon + -al. Piecewise doublet of sexagonal.

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