Hexagonal
(adjective)
Having six angles and six sides.
Origin:
Derived from the greek word 'hexagonon' meaning 'six angles'.
Examples:
- The honeycomb is made up of a pattern of hexagonal cells.
- The hexagonal shape of the crystal allowed light to pass through in different directions.
- The soccer ball is made up of 20 hexagonal panels and 12 pentagonal panels.
- The hexagonal tiles on the floor added a unique geometric pattern to the room.
- The hexagonal column design was a signature feature of the ancient Greek architecture.