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/ˈpɒlɪɡən/
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/ˈpɒliːˌɡɒn/
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/ˈpɑliˌɡɑn/
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ˈpɒlɪɡən
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ˈpɑliɡɑn
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Noun
A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.
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Meronyms: angle, side, cathetus, leg, hypotenuse; see also Thesaurus:polygon
The boundary of such a figure.
A figure comprising vertices and (not necessarily straight) edges, alternatingly.
Usage- broadly
Such a figure and its interior, taken as a whole.
Noun
a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
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