non-polyhedral
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/nɒnˌpɒliˈhiːdrəl/
not polyhedral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-polyhedral' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'polyhedral' from Greek 'polyedron', where 'poly-' meant 'many' and 'hedron' meant 'face'.
Historical Evolution
'Polyhedral' evolved from the Greek word 'polyedron' and was combined with the prefix 'non-' to form 'non-polyhedral'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'polyhedral' referred to shapes with many faces, and 'non-polyhedral' was coined to describe shapes that do not fit this definition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the shape or characteristics of a polyhedron.
The structure was non-polyhedral, lacking the distinct faces and edges of a polyhedron.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40