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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polygon

polyglottisms
polyglottology
polyglottous
polyglutamation
polyglutamations
polyglutamic acid
polyglutamine
polyglutamyl synthetase
polyglycerol phosphate polymerase
polyglycerol polyricinoleate
polyglycolic
polyglycolic acid
polyglycolic acids
polyglycolide
polygnathus
polygon (current term)
polygon mesh
polygon meshes
polygon of forces
polygonaceae
polygonaceous
polygonal
polygonal shape
polygonality
polygonally
polygonar
polygonate
polygonation
polygonboden
polygoneutic

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