Etymology

hexagon

hex·a·gon
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Today it means: A polygon with six sides and six angles. Full definition →

Latin hexagōnum ← Ancient Greek ἑξάγωνον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἑξάγωνον
  2. Latin · derived fromhexagōnum
  3. English todayhexagon

From Latin hexagōnum, from Ancient Greek ἑξάγωνον (hexágōnon). By surface analysis, hexa- + -gon. Piecewise doublet of sexagon.

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