Definition of POLYHEDRON

polyhedron

Meanings

Plural: polyhedra, polyhedrons

Noun

  • a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
  • A solid figure with many flat faces and straight edges.
  • A polyscope, or multiplying glass.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin polyedron, from Ancient Greek πολύεδρος (polúedros, “having many seats”), from πολυ- (polu-, “many”) + ἕδρα (hédra, “seat”); compare French polyèdre. By surface analysis, poly- + -hedron.

Synonyms

polyhedron

Scrabble Score: 19

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

Words With Friends Score: 20

polyhedron is a valid Words With Friends word