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

When viewed from above, the shape of that first layer can resemble the hexagonal honeycomb arrangement or the simple square grid. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026

Taking design cues from the original Royal Oak chrono launched in 1997, the limited edition features AP signature octagonal bezel, hexagonal screws, and tri-compax subdial arrangement, but has been given the Williams treatment. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026

After a pre-seasoning, the hexagonal texture released the crust easily and burnt on cheese and sauce cleaned up well, too, sliding right off. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Throughout the building, there are nods to DSU’s hexagonal logo in building elements like tiles and light fixtures. — Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 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