duodecahedron

Meanings

• noun

  A polyhedron with twelve vertices, twelve edges, and twenty triangular faces.

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Variants

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dodecahedra , dodecahedral , dodecahedron , dodecahedrons

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'duo' meaning two and 'deka' meaning ten, and 'hedron' meaning solid or polyhedron.

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Trivia

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1. The duodecahedron is the only regular polyhedron with an even number of faces that cannot be constructed using regular polygons other than triangles.

2. It has been used as a symbol in various cultures, including ancient Egypt and Greece.

3. The duodecahedron is the only regular polyhedron that can be inscribed in a sphere and have all its vertices touch the sphere's surface.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polyhedron: A three-dimensional shape with flat faces and straight edges.

2. Regular Polyhedron: A polyhedron with all faces of the same regular polygon.

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Culture

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The duodecahedron has been used in various fields such as mathematics, architecture, and art. In mathematics, it is a regular polyhedron and has many interesting properties. In architecture, it has been used in the design of buildings and structures. In art, it has been used as a subject or motif in various forms.

How to Memorize "duodecahedron"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a solid shape with twelve corners or vertices.
   - Draw twelve lines connecting adjacent vertices.
   - Divide each triangle face into three equal parts.
   - Visualize the shape from different angles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the shape with the number twelve.
   - Think of it as a twelve-sided shape.
   - Imagine it as a shape used in a jigsaw puzzle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the number of sides and vertices.
   - Use the acronym DODAHEC to remember the number of faces: Dodecahedron, Octahedron, Dodecahedron, Icosahedron, Cube, and Octahedron.

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