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Definition of polygon

polygon

/ˈpɑː.lɪ.ɡɑːn/
pol · y · gon
Adverb:polygonally
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Plural:polygons
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Adjective:polygonal
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polygon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A two-dimensional closed geometric figure bounded by three or more straight line segments, such as a triangle, square, or pentagon.

Example

"The geometry teacher asked the students to calculate the sum of the interior angles of an eight-sided polygon."

2

In three-dimensional computer graphics, a flat, multi-sided geometric primitive used as a basic building block to construct wireframes and surface meshes of digital models.

Example

"Modern video game engines can render millions of textured polygons per second to create realistic environments."

• Nearby Words

polygamously
polygamy
polyglot
polygon
polygonal
polygonatum
polygonum

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century via Late Latin polygonum from Ancient Greek polýgōnon, meaning 'having many angles,' formed from polýs ('many') and gōnía ('corner, angle').

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