hexad

Meanings

• noun

  A six-sided geometric figure.

  - "Can you name all the sides of a hexad?"
  - "The hexad is a regular polygon with six equal sides."

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Synonyms

sextet

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Variants

List of all variants of hexad that leads to same result
hex- , hexa-

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hex', meaning six, and 'ad', meaning edge.

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Trivia

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1. A regular hexagon has 12 lines of symmetry.

2. The sum of the interior angles of a regular hexagon is 720 degrees.

3. The hexad is the most symmetrical regular polygon after the circle.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hexagonal lattice: A two-dimensional repeating pattern of hexagons.

2. Hexadecimal: A base-16 numbering system used in computing.

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Culture

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In mathematics, the hexad is an important figure due to its symmetry and properties. It has been used extensively in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and art.

How to Memorize "hexad"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a regular hexagon with six equal sides and angles.
   - Visualize the symmetry of a hexagon by folding a hexagonal paper.
   - Draw a hexagon on a piece of paper and label its sides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the number six with the word 'hexad'.
   - Think of the shape of a honeycomb to remember the shape of a hexad.
   - Imagine a regular hexagon as a six-pointed star.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'HEXAGON' to remember the shape of a hexad.
   - Use the acronym 'Six Sided Figure' to remember the meaning of the word 'hexad'.

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