Etymology:
The word "hexagonal" comes from the Greek words:
Meaning:
Hexagonal means "having six sides and six angles."
Origin:
The term "hexagonal" was first used in the early 1600s to describe the shape of a six-sided polygon. The concept of hexagons has been known for much longer, as they are found in nature, such as in the honeycomb structure of bees.
Usage:
The word "hexagonal" is commonly used to describe:
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