HEXAGON - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a six-sided polygon

Categories: Polygon, Polygonal shape

Synonyms

Hexagon

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "hexagon" comes from Ancient Greek ἑξάγωνον, which comes from Latin hexagōnum.

🔗 Related Words

hexa – A related word in the same word family.

gon – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Greek roots often combine to create compound words with very specific meanings in science and medicine.