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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Wearing a billowy floral blouse and large hexagonal glasses, Todd walked with a pronounced limp and gave the impression of a proud den mother.
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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
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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
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“Hexagonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hexagonal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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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