How Do You Spell PRISMOID?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɪsmɔ͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "prismoid" is pronounced /ˈprɪzmɔɪd/. The first syllable "pri" is pronounced with a short "i" sound /ɪ/, followed by the "z" sound /z/ and the "m" sound /m/. The second syllable "smoi" is pronounced with a long "o" sound /ɔɪ/ followed by the "d" sound /d/. The spelling of this word is derived from the root word "prism", which refers to a three-dimensional shape with two parallel bases connected by sides. The suffix "-oid" means "resembling" or "like", giving the word "prismoid" the meaning of resembling a prism in shape.

PRISMOID Meaning and Definition

  1. A prismoid is a geometric solid that is characterized by having two parallel polygonal bases of equal shape and size. These bases are connected by vertical faces, also referred to as lateral faces, which are parallelograms. The prisms and pyramids are common examples of prismoids.

    The term "prismoid" can also be used to describe a figure that is prism-like in shape but may not necessarily have parallel bases. In this context, a prismoid can have bases that are polygons of different shapes and sizes. The sides of the prismoid are still parallelograms, connecting each vertex of one base to its corresponding vertex on the other base.

    The prismoid is a three-dimensional object, occupying space, and has both volume and surface area. The volume of a prismoid can be calculated by multiplying the average height (calculated as the average of the heights of the two bases) with the area of one of the bases. The surface area of a prismoid is determined by adding the areas of both bases and the sum of the areas of all the lateral faces.

    Prismoids are commonly used in geometry and engineering, especially in areas such as architecture, construction, and 3D modeling. They provide a useful framework for understanding and visualizing various forms of three-dimensional structures and shapes.

  2. Resembling a prism, prismatic.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. A figure resembling a prism, or only approaching to it.

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

Common Misspellings for PRISMOID

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Etymology of PRISMOID

The word "prismoid" is derived from the combination of two terms - "prism" and the suffix "-oid".

The term "prism" comes from the Greek word "prisma", meaning "something sawed". It refers to a geometric shape with parallel ends and flat sides, often described as a polyhedron with two polygonal bases and rectangular sides. The concept of prisms has been used in geometry for centuries.

The suffix "-oid" comes from the Greek word "-oeidēs", which means "having the form of" or "resembling". It is commonly used to describe objects or organisms that have a specific shape or resemblance to something else. In this case, the "-oid" suffix is added to "prism" to create "prismoid", which means something that has a resemblance or likeness to a prism.

Similar spelling words for PRISMOID

Plural form of PRISMOID is PRISMOIDS

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