heptagon
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A regular heptagon
See also: heptàgon
English
Etymology
Since 16th century, from Ancient Greek ἑπτάγωνον (heptágōnon), from ἑπτά (heptá, “seven”) + γωνία (gōnía, “angle”). By surface analysis, hepta- + -gon.
Pronunciation
- (US) enPR: hĕp'təgŏn, IPA(key): /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡɒn/
- (UK) enPR: hĕp'təgən, IPA(key): /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡən/
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Noun
heptagon (plural heptagons)
- A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
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Translations
polygon with seven sides and seven angles
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Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French heptagone.
Noun
heptagon n (plural heptagoane)