heptadecagon
3 synonyms for heptadecagon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A polygon with seventeen sides and seventeen angles.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
17-gon
heptakaidecagon
septadecagon
How to use heptadecagon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a regular heptadecagon
construct a heptadecagon
draw a heptadecagon
This is a technical term found in geometry and mathematics rather than everyday conversation.
Etymology
Heptadecagon combines heptadeca-, a combining form meaning seventeen, with -gon, the ending used for shapes with a given number of angles.
Full origin of heptadecagon →Frequently asked questions
What does heptadecagon mean?
A heptadecagon is a polygon that has seventeen sides and seventeen angles.
Is heptadecagon the same as a 17-gon?
Yes, 17-gon is simply a shorter alternative name for the same shape.
How do you pronounce heptadecagon?
It is said hep-tuh-DEK-uh-gon, with the stress on the third syllable.
