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Definition of hexagonal

hexagonal

/hɛkˈsæɡ.ə.nəl/
hex · ag · o · nal
Adverb:hexagonally
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hexagonal Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having the shape of a hexagon; possessing six angles and six sides.

Example

"Honeybees construct hexagonal wax cells because the geometry maximizes storage space while using the minimum amount of material."

2

Relating to a crystal system characterized by four axes, three of which are of equal length and intersect at 60-degree angles in the same plane, while the fourth is perpendicular to them.

Example

"Quartz and beryl are prominent mineral examples that form within the hexagonal crystal system."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Late Latin 'hexagonum', which comes from the Ancient Greek 'hexagōnon', combining 'hex' (six) and 'gōnia' (angle or corner), plus the adjectival suffix '-al'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hexagonal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hexagonal
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