Lexic.us

Definition of Polygon

1. Noun. A closed plane figure bounded by straight sides.

Definition of Polygon

1. n. A plane figure having many angles, and consequently many sides; esp., one whose perimeter consists of more than four sides; any figure having many angles.

Definition of Polygon

1. Noun. (geometry) A plane figure bounded by straight edges. ¹

2. Noun. (geometry) The boundary of such a figure. ¹

3. Noun. (geometry more generally) A figure comprising vertices and (not necessarily straight) edges, alternatingly. ¹

4. Noun. (geometry) Such a figure and its interior, taken as a whole. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Polygon

1. a closed plane figure bounded by straight lines [n -S]

Medical Definition of Polygon

1. A plane figure having many angles, and consequently many sides; especially, one whose perimeter consists of more than four sides; any figure having many angles. Polygon of forces, a polygonal figure, the sides of which, taken successively, represent, in length and direction, several forces acting simultaneously upon one point, so that the side necessary to complete the figure represents the resultant of those forces. Cf. Parallelogram of forces, under Parallelogram. Origin: Gr. Polygonal; many + angle: cf. F. Polygone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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