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Definition of Polyhedron
1. Noun. A solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces.
Generic synonyms: Solid
Specialized synonyms: Convex Polyhedron, Concave Polyhedron, Prism, Pyramid, Tetrahedron, Pentahedron, Hexahedron, Octahedron, Decahedron, Dodecahedron, Icosahedron, Ideal Solid, Platonic Body, Platonic Solid, Regular Convex Polyhedron, Regular Convex Solid, Regular Polyhedron, Prismatoid, Trapezohedron
Derivative terms: Polyhedral
Specialized synonyms: Convex Polyhedron, Concave Polyhedron, Prism, Pyramid, Tetrahedron, Pentahedron, Hexahedron, Octahedron, Decahedron, Dodecahedron, Icosahedron, Ideal Solid, Platonic Body, Platonic Solid, Regular Convex Polyhedron, Regular Convex Solid, Regular Polyhedron, Prismatoid, Trapezohedron
Derivative terms: Polyhedral
Definition of Polyhedron
1. n. A body or solid contained by many sides or planes.
Definition of Polyhedron
1. Noun. (geometry) A solid figure with many flat faces and straight edges. ¹
2. Noun. (optics) A polyscope, or multiplying glass. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Polyhedron
1. [n -DRA or -DRONS]
Medical Definition of Polyhedron
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Origin: NL, fr. Gr. With many seats or sides; many + a seat or side: cf. F. Polyedre.
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