Polygon

usgb/ˈpɑːliɡɑːn/
noun

A shape that has many sides (at least three), and each side is a line.

A triangle is a polygon with three sides.
Visual representation of "polygon" - A shape that has many sides (at least three), and each side is a line.

Often appears as...

  • regular polygon
  • convex polygon

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Visual representation of "polygon"
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Visualizing Polygons

Picture polygons as flat, straight-lined figures on paper, like hexagons or pentagons.

Illustration for Visualizing Polygons
Draw a polygon with five equal sides to represent a school's 'Stop' sign.
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Minimum Sides

Remember that polygons need at least three sides. Two sides don't make a polygon.

Illustration for Minimum Sides
In a geometry class, draw a polygon that is not a line or a point.
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Polygon Varieties

Explore various types like regular, where all sides and angles are equal, and irregular polygons.

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Compare a square to a trapezoid to see regular versus irregular polygons.
Visual representation of the word "Polygon"

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