octagon
0 antonyms and opposites of octagon, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A shape with eight straight sides and eight angles.
How to use octagon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek okto- ("eight") plus -gonon ("angled"), the same building blocks found in "pentagon" and "hexagon".
Full origin of octagon →Frequently asked questions
What does “octagon” mean?
The word “octagon” means a shape with eight straight sides and eight angles. In plain terms, an eight-sided shape, or (capitalized) the eight-sided cage used in MMA.
How do you pronounce “octagon”?
“Octagon” is pronounced OK-tuhgn (/ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “octagon” in a sentence?
Here is “octagon” used in a sentence: “The gazebo was built as a perfect octagon.”
What is another word for “octagon”?
Words with a similar meaning to “octagon” include 8-gon.
What part of speech is “octagon”?
“Octagon” is a noun.
Where does the word “octagon” come from?
The word “octagon” comes from Greek. From Greek okto- ("eight") plus -gonon ("angled"), the same building blocks found in "pentagon" and "hexagon".
How many meanings does “octagon” have?
“Octagon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shape with eight straight sides and eight angles.