Pronunciation: [hˌɛksɐhˈiːdɹə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "Hexahedral" is spelled with a clear indication of each sound in its pronunciation. It is pronounced as /hɛksəˈhiːdrəl/, with the first syllable being "hex," as in "hexagon." The second syllable is "a," as in "cat," followed by "hed" as in "head." The final syllable is "ral," as in "coral." This word refers to a shape having six faces. It is commonly found in geometry and mathematical contexts.
Hexahedral is an adjective that describes something as having six faces, typically referring to a solid object or shape. It is derived from the Greek words "hexa," meaning six, and "hedra," meaning face. In geometry, a hexahedron is a three-dimensional figure that has six flat faces, where each face is a polygon and all its edges meet at vertices.
Hexahedral shapes often possess symmetry, as the six faces are usually congruent and parallel to each other. The most common example of a hexahedron is a cube, which is a regular hexahedron with all its faces being squares. However, other types of hexahedra may have different polygonal faces, such as rectangles or parallelograms. These shapes can exist in various sizes and proportions depending on the dimensions of their faces.
In computer modeling and simulation, the term "hexahedral" is also used to describe a specific type of mesh element. A hexahedral mesh is a three-dimensional grid composed of hexahedral elements, which are used to discretize the domain being analyzed. This type of mesh is particularly advantageous for certain types of simulations, such as fluid dynamics and structural analysis, as it provides a more accurate representation of the physical behavior of the system.
Overall, "hexahedral" refers to the characteristic of having six faces, whether it is describing a solid object in geometry or a specific type of element within a mesh in computer modeling and simulation.
Having six equal sides.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "hexahedral" is formed from two parts: "hexa" and "hedral".
The prefix "hexa-" is derived from the Greek word "hex" (ἕξ), meaning "six". This prefix is commonly used in English to indicate six of something, as seen in words like "hexagon" (a shape with six sides) or "hexameter" (a line of poetry consisting of six feet).
The term "hedral" is derived from the Greek word "hedra" (ἕδρα), meaning "seat" or "base". In geometry, "hedral" is used to describe a polyhedron, which is a three-dimensional figure with flat faces. The "-hedral" suffix is added to the appropriate numerical prefix to specify the number of faces the polyhedron has.
