dodecahedron
Translation
dodecahedron
Examples
A dodecahedron is a polyhedron with twelve faces.
A dodecahedron is a polyhedron with twelve faces.
They used a dodecahedron as a die in the game.
They used a dodecahedron as a die in the game.
Grammar Patterns
((a dodecahedron)) a twelve-sided shape A dodecahedron is a three-dimensional shape.
Similar Words
Synonyms: twelve-sided solid
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'dōdeka' (twelve) + 'hédra' (base, seat, face). Literally 'twelve-faced'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'dodeca-' means 12 (like a dozen), and '-hedron' refers to a solid figure with flat faces. So, a 12-faced solid.