octagonal

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English

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Etymology

From octagon +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: ŏk-tăgʹə-nl, IPA(key): /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/
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Adjective

octagonal (not comparable)

  1. (geometry) Shaped like an octagon, in having eight sides and eight angles.
    • 1985 April 4, Daryln Brewer, “HELPFUL HARDWARE; AN ARRAY OF SUNDIALS”, in The New York Times:
      The sundials range in shape from octagonal to the usual round. Prices range from $75 to $375.

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Catalan

Etymology

From octàgon +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

Adjective

octagonal m or f (masculine and feminine plural octagonals)

  1. octagonal

Spanish

Etymology

From octágono +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /oɡtaɡoˈnal/
  • Rhymes: -al
  • Syllabification: oc‧ta‧go‧nal

Adjective

octagonal m or f (masculine and feminine plural octagonales)

  1. octagonal

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