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hexagonal

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //hɛkˈsæɡənəɫ// UK //hɛksˈæɡənəl// hexag·o·nal

adj. having six sides or angles. You use this to describe shapes like honeycombs or the structure of some crystals.

adj. having six sides or angles; relating to a polygon with six equal sides and angles.


SIMPLE

The honeycomb is made of many hexagonal cells.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect designed the building with hexagonal windows to maximize the amount of natural light entering the interior.

COMPLEX

In many natural systems, the hexagonal shape is the most efficient way to pack material together, minimizing the amount of space between individual units while maintaining structural integrity.

Synonyms
Origin

From hexagon + -al. Piecewise doublet of sexagonal.

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