hexagonal
adjective
hex·ag·o·nal
hek-ˈsa-gə-nᵊl 
1
: having six angles and six sides
2
: having a hexagon as section or base
3
: relating to or being a crystal system characterized by three equal lateral axes intersecting at angles of 60 degrees and a vertical axis of variable length at right angles
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Research team pointed out that theoretical modeling suggested that theta-phase tantalum nitride could exhibit unusually efficient heat transport due to its unique atomic structure, in which tantalum atoms are interspersed with nitrogen atoms in a hexagonal pattern.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Cassini's observations of Saturn, meanwhile, showed its single hexagonal vortex is a staggering 18,000 miles (29,000 kilometers) wide.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The White/Black/Vector Red colorway retains all of the signature elements that made the original Shaqnosis stand out including its hypnotizing circular design, Dunkman branding and Reebok’s 1990s Hexalite hexagonal cushioning.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The hexagonal tower is attached to the historic Dime Savings Bank and was completed in 2022, boasting a design by SHoP Architects that holds 550 units.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Cassini's observations of Saturn, meanwhile, showed its single hexagonal vortex is a staggering 18,000 miles (29,000 kilometers) wide.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The White/Black/Vector Red colorway retains all of the signature elements that made the original Shaqnosis stand out including its hypnotizing circular design, Dunkman branding and Reebok’s 1990s Hexalite hexagonal cushioning.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The hexagonal tower is attached to the historic Dime Savings Bank and was completed in 2022, boasting a design by SHoP Architects that holds 550 units.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Hexagonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hexagonal. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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hexagonal
adjective
hex·ag·o·nal
hek-ˈsag-ən-ᵊl
1
: having six angles and six sides
2
: having a hexagon as a section or base
a hexagonal prism
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