Hexagonical

/ˌhɛksəˈɡɒnɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or having the nature of a hexagon; hexagonal (archaic form).

Etymology

An obsolete or rare variant combining 'hexagon' with the suffix '-ical' (relating to). This redundant form competed with simpler 'hexagonal' during early geometric terminology standardization and fell out of use.

Kelly Says

Like 'hexagonial,' this is a linguistic fossil—an extra-fancy way of saying 'hexagonal' that seemed impressive in the 1600s but got eliminated by the principle of linguistic efficiency (why say more when less works?).

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