dodecagon
2 synonyms for dodecagon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flat shape with twelve straight sides and twelve angles.
Synonyms
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12-gon
duodecagon
How to use dodecagon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a regular dodecagon
the sides of a dodecagon
a dodecagon shape
It is a technical geometry term, mostly used in maths and design contexts.
Etymology
The word combines the prefix dodeca-, meaning twelve, with the suffix -gon, meaning angle or corner, both from Greek roots used to build shape names in geometry.
Full origin of dodecagon →Frequently asked questions
How many sides does a dodecagon have?
A dodecagon has twelve sides and twelve angles.
Is a dodecagon the same as a 12-gon?
Yes, 12-gon and duodecagon are both other names for the same shape.
Is a dodecagon a regular shape?
A dodecagon can be regular, with all sides and angles equal, or irregular, with sides and angles of different sizes.
