# hexagonal

/hɛkˈsæɡənəɫ/ (US) · /hɛksˈæɡənəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hexagonal
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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

For teachers: having six sides or angles; relating to a polygon with six equal sides and angles.

## Examples

- The honeycomb is made of many hexagonal cells.
- The architect designed the building with hexagonal windows to maximize the amount of natural light entering the interior.
- 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.

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