adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon. not-comparable

   "Nuts in engineering are generally hexagonal."

2. 2
   Having three equal axes which cross at 60° angles, and an unequal axis which crosses the others at 90° angle. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   having six sides or divided into hexagons wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cubichexangularhexangularmonoclinicoctagonalorthorhombic

Example

More examples

"Benzene molecules are hexagonal in shape."

Etymology

From hexagon + -al. Piecewise doublet of sexagonal.

Related phrases

hexagonal chesshexagonal numberhexagonal prismhexagonal watercross section

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