First Known Use: 1571
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polygon
noun poly·gon \ˈpä-lē-ˌgän\
mathematics : a flat shape that has three or more straight lines and angles
Full Definition of POLYGON
1
: a closed plane figure bounded by straight lines
2
: a closed figure on a sphere bounded by arcs of great circles
— po·lyg·o·nal \pə-ˈli-gə-nəl\ adjective
— po·lyg·o·nal·ly \-nəl-ē\ adverb
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Origin of POLYGON
Late Latin polygonum, from Greek polygōnon, from neuter of polygōnos polygonal, from poly- + gōnia angle — more at -gon
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POLYGON Defined for Kids
polygon
noun poly·gon \ˈpä-li-ˌgän\
Definition of POLYGON for Kids
: a flat geometric figure having three or more straight sides
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