Hexahedron
/ˌheksəˈhiːdrən/noun
A shape with six faces, especially a cube.
A cube is a type of hexahedron because it has six faces.
Often appears as...
- regular hexahedron
- irregular hexahedron
Usage tips
Technical, Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Math Context
Hexahedron is often used in geometry and can refer to any six-faced shape, not just a cube.
The dice is basically a hexahedron with dots on its faces.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Cubes
'Hexahedron' may imply variations with unequal or unconventional faces, unlike a perfect cube.
She carved a wooden hexahedron with each face depicting a different scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Use
In technical fields, hexahedron often means 3D models with six surfaces, like in computer graphics.
The 3D artist rendered a hexahedron with a reflective surface.
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