Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having eight angles and eight sides: Describes a shape or object that possesses exactly eight angles and eight straight sides.
   • Relating to or shaped like an octagon: Pertaining to the geometric figure known as an octagon.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The courtyard had an octangular fountain at its center.
  • The architect designed an octangular tower for the new building.
  • They placed the octangular table in the meeting room.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Mathematical Context: Used in geometry, architecture, and design to precisely describe polygonal forms.
  • The surveyor noted the octangular boundary of the property.

Variants and Related Words

• Octagon (n): A plane figure with eight straight sides and eight angles.
  • A stop sign is a common example of an octagon.
• Octagonal (adj): Another adjective meaning having the form of an octagon; often used interchangeably with "octangular."
  • The room featured an octagonal skylight.

Synonyms

• Octagonal: Having eight sides and eight angles.
• Eight-sided: Describing a polygon with eight sides.

Antonyms

• Circular: Shaped like a circle; having a round form with no angles.
• Triangular: Having three sides and three angles.

Adjective

1. of or relating to or shaped like an octagon