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polygonal

adjective

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Pronunciation: /pəˈlɪɡənəl/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English polygon Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English polygonal From polygon + -al.

  1. Having many angles; hence characteristic of a polygon.

    Various forms of conductors have been invented, such as wooden and iron pipes, of a round, square, and polygonal section; but at present, scarcely any other than sheet or cast iron pipes are employed.

  2. Comprised of polygons.

    The old path paved with polygonal masonry.