DIDODECAHEDRAL Meaning and
Definition
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Didodecahedral is an adjective that refers to something having the shape of a regular solid known as a dodecahedron, which is a polyhedron composed of twelve pentagonal faces. Specifically, the prefix "di-" indicates that there are two of these dodecahedral structures which are fused or joined together.
In the realm of geometry and mathematics, this term describes a shape that consists of two dodecahedra that share a common face, resulting in a structure with twenty equilateral pentagonal faces and thirty edges. This configuration may be visualized as the combination of two identical dodecahedra placed together along one of their faces, creating an intertwined dual solid. It possesses the symmetry of a dodecahedron, which means that it is invariant under certain rotations and reflections.
Beyond mathematics, "didodecahedral" can also be used more broadly to figuratively describe any object or arrangement that bears resemblance to the shape or structure of this fused dodecahedral model. For example, one might describe a sculpture, building, or even a molecule as having a didodecahedral shape, indicating that it exhibits the characteristics or features associated with this geometrical concept.
Common Misspellings for DIDODECAHEDRAL
- didecahedral
- diodecahedral
- diddecahedral
- sidodecahedral
- xidodecahedral
- cidodecahedral
- fidodecahedral
- ridodecahedral
- eidodecahedral
- dudodecahedral
- djdodecahedral
- dkdodecahedral
- dododecahedral
- d9dodecahedral
- d8dodecahedral
- disodecahedral
- dixodecahedral
- dicodecahedral
- difodecahedral
- dirodecahedral
Etymology of DIDODECAHEDRAL
The word "didodecahedral" is derived from a combination of two Greek words: "di" meaning "twice" or "double", "dodeca" meaning "twelve", and "hedron" meaning "polygon" or "face". It is formed by combining these elements to describe a solid figure with twelve faces.
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