Definition:Hexahedron/Linguistic Note
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Linguistic Note on Hexahedron
The word hexahedron derives from the Classical Greek:
- hex (ἕξ), meaning six
- hedron (a form of ἕδρα), meaning base or seat.
The technically correct plural of hexahedron is hexahedra, but the word hexahedrons can often be found.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): hexahedron (plural hexahedra)
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): hexahedron (plural hexahedra)