Polygonal
(adjective)
Having or characterized by many angles.
Origin:
From late latin polygonum 'many-angled', from greek polugōnon, from polu- 'many' + gōnía 'angle'.
Examples:
- The polygonal shape of the building allowed for more efficient use of space.
- The ancient Greeks were fascinated by polygonal shapes and their mathematical properties.
- The polyggonal design of the new smartphone allows for a larger screen without increasing its size.
- Polygonal shapes can be found in many areas of nature, such as in the shapes of crystals and in the arrangement of leaves on a stem.
- Polygonal structures are stronger and more stable than circular ones, making them ideal for building bridges and other structures.