Polygon Geometry: Pentagons, Hexagons and Dodecagons – Knowligent
Polygon Geometry: Pentagons, Hexagons and Dodecagons

Polygon Geometry: Pentagons, Hexagons and Dodecagons

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Few geometric shapes are as diverse as polygons. They include the familiar triangle, square and pentagon, but that's just the beginning.

Polygons – Geometry for kids

In geometry, a polygon is a two-dimensional shape that satisfies the following conditions:

Two-dimensional means flat like a piece of paper. Cubes are not polygons because they are three-dimensional. Circles are not polygons because they do not contain straight lines.

The name polygon comes from two Greek words: