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Definition of polygonal

polygonal

/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.nəl/
po · lyg · o · nal
Adverb:polygonally
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• adjective

1

Having the shape or properties of a polygon; consisting of three or more straight sides and angles.

Example

"The ancient fortress was surrounded by a polygonal stone wall designed to eliminate blind spots."

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• Rhymes for polygonal

• Nearby Words

polygamy
polyglot
polygon
polygonal
polygonatum
polygonum
polygraph

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'polygon' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'polygonos' ('many-angled'), from 'polys' ('many') and 'gonia' ('angle' or 'corner').

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