Definition of POLYGON

polygon

Meanings

Plural: polygons

Noun

  • a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
  • A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.
  • The boundary of such a figure.
  • A figure comprising vertices and (not necessarily straight) edges, alternatingly.
  • Such a figure and its interior, taken as a whole.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek πολύγωνον (polúgōnon), from πολύς (polús, “many”) + γωνία (gōnía, “angle”).

Synonyms

polygon, polygonal shape

Scrabble Score: 13

polygon is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
polygon is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
polygon is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

polygon is a valid Words With Friends word