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esagonale

hexagonal

adjective eh-zah-goh-NAH-leh Rare
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Origin: From Greek hexágonon (six-angled), from hex (six) + gōnia (angle).

Usage Note

Esagonale describes anything with six sides or angles: piastrelle esagonali (hexagonal tiles), una vite esagonale (a hex bolt). It is used in geometry, engineering, and design. The noun for the shape is esagono (hexagon). The adjective is invariable in gender: un pattern esagonale, una forma esagonale.

Examples

"Le piastrelle esagonali sono molto di moda."

Natural Translation

Hexagonal tiles are very fashionable.

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