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hexahedron

Syllabification: (hex·a·he·dron)
Pronunciation: /ˌheksəˈhēdrən/
Definition of hexahedron

noun (plural hexahedrons or hexahedra /-drə/)

  • a solid figure with six plane faces.

Derivatives

hexahedral

Pronunciation: /-drəl/
adjective

Origin:

late 16th century: from Greek hexaedron, neuter (used as a noun) of hexaedros 'six-faced'

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