How Do You Spell POLYGONALLY?

Pronunciation: [pˌɒlˈɪɡənə͡li] (IPA)

The word "polygonally" is spelled with a "p" followed by the "oy" diphthong, represented by /ɔɪ/. This is followed by the "g" sound, represented by /g/, before the "on" sound, represented by /ɑn/. The word then ends with the "l" sound, represented by /l/, and the "ee" diphthong, represented by /i/. The word is pronounced puh-LIG-uh-nuh-lee, with the primary stress on the third syllable. The word describes something in the shape of a polygon, with angles and sides.

POLYGONALLY Meaning and Definition

1. "Polygonally" is an adverb that describes an action or occurrence that is related to or characterized by polygons. It represents the adverbial form of the noun "polygon," which refers to a two-dimensional geometric figure having three or more connected sides and angles.

   In a broader sense, the term "polygonally" can be used to describe any activity or situation that involves or displays polygons. For instance, it can signify the shape or arrangement of something that resembles or is composed of polygons. It may also delineate an action that takes place or is executed in a manner following the principles or characteristics of polygons.

   When used in the field of mathematics or geometry, "polygonally" specifies actions or phenomena that pertain to polygons, such as the process of drawing, constructing, or interpreting polygons. It can indicate the way polygons are connected, arranged, or intersected. Additionally, it encompasses descriptions of the properties or attributes of polygons, such as their sides, angles, symmetry, or regularity.

   In a more general context, "polygonally" can be figuratively employed metaphorically to illustrate a situation or event that unfolds or evolves in a pattern resembling the shape or structure of polygons. It can imply a sense of order, organization, or complexity that is reminiscent of the geometric characteristics of polygons.

Common Misspellings for POLYGONALLY

• oolygonally
• lolygonally
• -olygonally
• 0olygonally
• pilygonally
• pklygonally
• pllygonally
• pplygonally
• p0lygonally
• p9lygonally
• pokygonally
• popygonally
• pooygonally
• poltgonally
• polggonally
• polhgonally
• polugonally
• pol7gonally
• pol6gonally

Etymology of POLYGONALLY

The word "polygonally" is derived from the noun "polygon".

The term "polygon" originates from the combination of two Greek words: "polus", meaning "many", and "gonia", meaning "angle" or "corner". In geometry, a polygon is a closed shape with straight sides that consists of three or more angles and vertices (corners).

The suffix "-ally" is added to the root word "polygon" to form the adverb "polygonally", indicating something that is done in a manner related to polygons or involving polygons.

Similar spelling words for POLYGONALLY

• polygonal,
• plaquenil,
• polygonales,
• polygamy,
• polygonatum,
• polyzoan,
• polygonum,
• polygonaceae,
• ballyconnell,
• polygonial,
• polygonia.