poly·gon
ˈpä-lē-ˌgän
1
: a closed plane figure bounded by straight lines
2
: a closed figure on a sphere bounded by arcs of great circles
po·lyg·o·nal
pəˈligənᵊl
1
: having many sides
a polygonal figure
the polygonal assault which the coordinated natural and social sciences could make upon the problems of society—J. R. Newman
2
: having a surface marked by a pattern of more or less polygonal blocks or spaces
polygonal ground
polygonal soil
see polygon sense 2
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“Polygon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polygon. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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