hexagonal

adjective

hex·​ag·​o·​nal hek-ˈsa-gə-nᵊl How to pronounce hexagonal (audio)
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
hexagonally adverb

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Wearing a billowy floral blouse and large hexagonal glasses, Todd walked with a pronounced limp and gave the impression of a proud den mother. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025 Depending on the light, the hexagonal pattern appears to shimmer, changing hues from forest to grass green. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 June 2025 The Oval Office The Oval Office is yet another example of Federal-style design, which oftentimes featured oval, hexagonal, and circular rooms within a building. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025 It’s made from beryllium and made-up of 18 hexagonal segments, each one covered in a super-thin layer of gold that’s perfect for reflecting infrared light. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hexagonal

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hexagonal was in 1571

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“Hexagonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hexagonal. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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hexagonal

adjective
hex·​ag·​o·​nal hek-ˈsag-ən-ᵊl How to pronounce hexagonal (audio)
1
: having six angles and six sides
2
: having a hexagon as a section or base
a hexagonal prism

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