Hexagonal (adjective)

Having six angles and six sides.

Origin:

Derived from the greek word 'hexagonon' meaning 'six angles'.

Examples:

  1. The honeycomb is made up of a pattern of hexagonal cells.
  2. The hexagonal shape of the crystal allowed light to pass through in different directions.
  3. The soccer ball is made up of 20 hexagonal panels and 12 pentagonal panels.
  4. The hexagonal tiles on the floor added a unique geometric pattern to the room.
  5. The hexagonal column design was a signature feature of the ancient Greek architecture.
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