How Do You Spell HEXAHEDRON?

Pronunciation: [hˌɛksɐhˈiːdɹən] (IPA)

The word "hexahedron" is spelled as /hɛksəˈhiːdrən/. The phonetic transcription reveals that it is pronounced with stress on the second syllable, with the initial "h" sound being a voiceless consonant. The "x" and "h" sounds represent two separate consonants, making it a bit tricky to spell for some. "Hexa" represents the Greek prefix "hexa-" which means six, while "hedron" comes from the Greek word "hedra" which means base or seat, respectively. Together, "hexahedron" refers to a six-sided three-dimensional shape, such as a cube or a rectangular box.

HEXAHEDRON Meaning and Definition

1. A hexahedron is a three-dimensional geometric figure that consists of six flat faces, each of which is a quadrilateral. These quadrilaterals, referred to as faces, are congruent and lie in parallel planes. The term hexahedron is derived from the Greek words "hexa" meaning "six" and "hedron" meaning "base" or "face." As such, a hexahedron is often referred to as a six-faced figure.

   The six faces of a hexahedron are divided into three pairs of congruent opposite faces. Adjacent faces share edges that form straight lines, resulting in 12 edges in total. Additionally, each vertex of a hexahedron represents the point at which three faces intersect. Consequently, a hexahedron possesses a total of eight vertices.

   There are various types of hexahedra, including the commonly recognizable cube, which has all of its faces and angles congruent. Other examples of hexahedra include rectangular prisms, parallelepipeds, and cuboids. These shapes differ in terms of their face and edge lengths, leading to distinct 3D structures.

   Hexahedra are frequently encountered in architecture, engineering, and computer modeling due to their regularity and simplicity. They provide a foundation for understanding more complex polyhedra and are used as building blocks for various structures and objects.

2. A cube; a figure with six equal sides.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HEXAHEDRON

• gexahedron
• bexahedron
• nexahedron
• jexahedron
• uexahedron
• yexahedron
• hwxahedron
• hsxahedron
• hdxahedron
• hrxahedron
• h4xahedron
• h3xahedron
• hezahedron
• hecahedron
• hedahedron
• hesahedron
• hexzhedron
• hexshedron
• hexwhedron
• hexahadron
• Hexamemron
• Hexameron

Etymology of HEXAHEDRON

The word hexahedron is derived from two Greek words: hexa meaning six and hedra meaning face or base. Therefore, hexahedron literally translates to six-faced or six-sided.

Similar spelling word for HEXAHEDRON

• hexadrol.

Plural form of HEXAHEDRON is HEXAHEDRA OR HEXAHEDRONS