hexahedra

/ˌhɛksəˈhɛdrə, -ˈhɛdrɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A solid object with six plane faces, or a polyhedron with six faces.

“The geometer studied the properties of the regular hexahedra.”

2. plural noun

Plural form of hexahedron, referring to a group of six-sided polyhedra.

“The mathematician’s research focused on the symmetries of the hexahedra.”

Synonyms

  • hexahedrons
  • polyhedra

Antonyms

  • non-polyhedra
  • polyhedra