What is another word for dodecahedrons?

Pronunciation: [də͡ʊdˌɛkɐhˈiːdɹənz] (IPA)

Dodecahedrons are geometric shapes consisting of 12 faces, each of which is a regular polygon. Some commonly used synonyms for dodecahedrons include twelve-sided polyhedrons, icosahedrons (which are technically a type of dodecahedron), regular dodecahedrons, and twelve-faced solids. Other less common synonyms include twelve-flats, twelve-gons, and twelve-sides. The word dodecahedron comes from the Greek words "dodeka" meaning twelve and "hedra" meaning a base or seat, which refers to the shape's twelve flat faces. These synonyms are useful when describing the shape in various settings, such as in mathematics, art, or architecture.

What are the hypernyms for Dodecahedrons?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Polyhedrons, shapes, geometric shapes, regular polyhedrons, three-dimensional shapes.

Related words: pentagonal dodecahedron, dodecahedron history, 3d dodecahedron, dodecahedron sphere, 6 sided dodecahedron, 12 sided dodecahedron, icosahedral dodecahedron, equilateral dodecahedron, stellation dodecahedron

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