Decahedron

usgb/ˌdekəˈhiːdrən/
noun

A solid shape with ten faces.

He constructed a decahedron from cardboard for his geometry project.
Visual representation of "decahedron" - A solid shape with ten faces

Often appears as...

  • regular decahedron
  • irregular decahedron

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Academic

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Geometry Term

A decahedron is often discussed in geometry classes and mathematical contexts.

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In our geometry lesson, we learned the properties of a decahedron.
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3D Object

Remember, a decahedron is a three-dimensional figure, not just a flat shape.

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The decahedron can be rotated to see all its ten faces.
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Regular vs. Irregular

Decahedrons can be regular (all faces are the same) or irregular.

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She made an irregular decahedron with different polygonal faces.
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