hexagonal
1 synonym for hexagonal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Having six sides, or a cross-section shaped like a hexagon.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
hexangular
How to use hexagonal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hexagonal shape
hexagonal head
hexagonal crystal
hexagonal pattern
Used in everyday descriptions of shape as well as in technical crystallography.
Etymology
Formed in English from the noun hexagon with the suffix -al added to make it an adjective.
Full origin of hexagonal →Frequently asked questions
What does hexagonal mean?
It describes something with six sides, or a cross-section shaped like a hexagon.
What is a hexagonal crystal system?
It's a crystal structure with three equal axes meeting at 60 degrees, plus a fourth axis set at a right angle to them.
What are some everyday examples of hexagonal shapes?
Honeycomb cells and some bolt heads are common examples of hexagonal shapes.
