cuboid

Meanings

• noun

  A three-dimensional geometric figure with six square faces, twelve edges, and eight vertices.

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Pronunciation

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Variants

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cuboid , cuboids

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Etymology

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From Greek 'kubos' meaning cube and 'eidos' meaning form.

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Trivia

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1. A cuboid can be made by connecting six cubes.

2. The volume of a cuboid is calculated by multiplying the length, width, and height.

3. A cuboid can be used to model real-world objects, such as a book or a box.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cube: A cuboid with all sides equal in length is called a cube.

2. Rectangular Prism: A cuboid with opposite faces being parallel and equal is called a rectangular prism.

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Culture

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In mathematics and geometry, the cuboid is an important shape used to teach children about volume and 3D shapes.

How to Memorize "cuboid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a box with six square faces.
   - Visualize the edges and vertices.
   - Think of a shape that can be stacked to form a larger structure.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a 3D shape that has six squares as its faces.
   - Associate the cuboid with a box or a rectangular prism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Cubes inside, six faces all around.
   - Count the corners, eight in total.

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