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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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 Other highlights include an eat-in kitchen and an orangery with a hexagonal skylight and five sets of arched French doors opening onto a dining terrace for alfresco meals. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 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 4 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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