Hexagonal Meaning in English
word
hɛkˈsæɡənəɫ
hek-SAG-uh-nuhl
hɛksˈæɡənəl
heks-AG-uh-nuhl
Definition
Having six straight sides and six angles; shaped like a hexagon.
Usage & Nuances
"Hexagonal" is usually used to describe objects, patterns, or arrangements with six sides. Common in math, science, and everyday language when talking about designs (e.g., tiles, nuts). Not typically used for people or abstract ideas.
Spanish: hexagonalPortuguese (BR): hexagonalPortuguese (PT): hexagonalChinese (Simplified): 六边形的Chinese (Traditional): 六邊形的Hindi: षट्कोणीArabic: سداسي الأضلاعBengali: ষড়ভুজীয়Russian: шестигранныйJapanese: 六角形のVietnamese: hình lục giácKorean: 육각형의Turkish: altıgenUrdu: چھ کونوں والاIndonesian: heksagonal
Example Sentences
A snowflake has a hexagonal shape.
basic
The tile on the floor is hexagonal.
basic
They drew a hexagonal pattern on the paper.
basic
That honeycomb looks perfectly hexagonal—it’s amazing.
natural
Engineers use hexagonal nuts for extra grip in construction.
natural
Can you pass me that hexagonal pencil? I like how it doesn’t roll off the desk.
natural