Dodecagonal

/ˌdɒdɪkəˈɡɒnəl/ adjective

Definition

Having the shape or properties of a dodecagon; relating to a twelve-sided polygon.

Etymology

From 'dodecagon' plus the adjectival suffix '-al'. This forms the descriptive adjective to describe anything shaped like or relating to a twelve-sided figure.

Kelly Says

The dodecagonal shape appears more often in architecture and nature than most people realize—it's the optimal shape for packing circles efficiently, which is why honeycombs use hexagons instead.

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