Hexagon
/ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɒn/noun
A shape with six sides and six angles.
Did you know?The prefix 'hexa-' comes from the Greek word for six, often associated with mystical numerology in ancient cultures, where the number six represented harmony and balance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sēks
“The number six, symbolizing balance and harmony.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἕξ (hex)
“The number six, often linked with magical significance.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
γωνία (gonia)
“Angle or corner, a term used in geometry and magic.”
14th Century
Medieval Latin
hexagonum
“A six-angled figure, derived from Greek elements.”
Modern English
English
hexagon
“A polygon with six edges and vertices, maintaining its geometric roots.”
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