heptagon

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a seven-sided polygon

Etymology

Since 16th century, from Ancient Greek ἑπτάγωνον (heptágōnon), from ἑπτά (heptá, “seven”) + γωνία (gōnía, “angle”). By surface analysis, hepta- + -gon.

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