octahedron
What is another word for octahedron? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A solid shape with eight flat faces.
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How to use octahedron
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regular octahedron
shaped like an octahedron
a die in the form of an octahedron
The word belongs to geometry and is mostly used in mathematical or scientific contexts.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek oktáedron, by surface analysis octa- + -hedron.
Full origin of octahedron →Frequently asked questions
What is an octahedron?
It is a solid shape with eight faces. When all the faces are identical equilateral triangles, it is called a regular octahedron.
Is an octahedron a Platonic solid?
Yes, the regular octahedron, with eight equilateral triangle faces, is one of the five Platonic solids.
What is the plural of octahedron?
Both octahedra and octahedrons are used as the plural.
