tetrahedra

/tɛˈtriːdərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A polyhedron with four triangular faces, six straight edges, and four vertex corners.

“The mathematician studied the properties of tetrahedra and their uses in geometry.”

2. plurial of noun

A collection of tetrahedra, often used to describe a three-dimensional shape or structure.

“The artist created a sculpture using multiple tetrahedra to form a complex geometric shape.”

Synonyms

  • polyhedra
  • pyramids

Antonyms

  • cube
  • sphere