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

hexagonally

hek-ˈsa-gə-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of hexagonal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another standout is the indoor pool, where angular columns and hexagonal floor tiles lend a sculptural quality to the space, which also incorporates a spa and massage suite. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026

In gold, some planes reveal a square lattice, while others have a hexagonal lattice. —Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

The platform is built from three hexagonal modules that together cover around 1,200 sq m (12,917 sq ft). —Omar Kardoudi june 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2026

At the heart of the system are three modular hexagonal floating platforms spanning a combined footprint of nearly 12,900 square feet. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hexagonal

• diagonal
• octagonal
• tetragonal

Kids Definition

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