trihedra

/ˈtraɪˌhɛdrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A three-sided polyhedron or a polyhedron with three faces; specifically, the set of all points within three-dimensional space that are a given distance from each of three given points.

“The mathematician studied the properties of various trihedra in her research on geometric shapes.”

Synonyms

  • polyhedron
  • three-sided shape

Antonyms

  • four-sided shape
  • pentahedron