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Polygonal

Definition:

Polygonal is an adjective used to describe something that is related to or characterized by polygons, which are closed figures with straight sides. It can also refer to objects or shapes that are made up of polygons.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Geometry) Referring to or involving polygons or polygonal shapes.

Example Sentence:

The playground had a polygonal design with various geometric shapes incorporated into its structure.

Sense 2:

(Computer Graphics) Referring to or utilizing polygons to create digital images or 3D models.

Example Sentence:

The game developers used polygonal graphics to create a realistic 3D environment.

Sense 3:

(Botany) Describing leaf shapes that are polygonal or having multiple sides.

Example Sentence:

The succulent plant had distinctive polygonal leaves arranged in a spiral pattern.

Sense 4:

(Geology) Applied to rock formations or structures with polygonal joints or fractures.

Example Sentence:

The basalt columns exhibited a polygonal pattern due to the cooling and contraction of lava.

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