dodecagon

noun

do·​deca·​gon dō-ˈde-kə-ˌgän How to pronounce dodecagon (audio)
: a polygon of 12 angles and 12 sides

Examples of dodecagon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The second floor will remain a dodecagon (12-sided), with two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, living space and an outdoor terrace. Alina Dizik, WSJ, 30 Mar. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Greek dōdekagōnon, from dōdeka- + -gōnon -gon

First Known Use

circa 1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dodecagon was circa 1658

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“Dodecagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dodecagon. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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