ten-sided
Definition
Adjective: Having ten sides; possessing ten straight edges that form a closed two-dimensional geometric figure.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe any polygon or object that has exactly ten sides. It is a precise geometric descriptor.
Examples
- The children drew a ten-sided star for their art project.
- A regular decagon is a ten-sided polygon with all sides and angles equal.
- The architect designed a unique ten-sided courtyard for the building.
Advanced Usage
- In geometry, a ten-sided polygon is specifically called a decagon.
- The term can describe both regular (equal sides and angles) and irregular ten-sided shapes.
Variants and Related Words
- Decagon (noun): The specific geometric name for a ten-sided polygon.
- Decagonal (adjective): Relating to or shaped like a decagon; this is a more formal synonym for ten-sided.
Synonyms
- Decagonal
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym, but it contrasts with adjectives for polygons of other side counts (e.g., three-sided, four-sided, many-sided).
Adjective
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having ten sides
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