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-hedron

  1. a combining form meaning “face,” used in the names of geometrical solid figures having the form or number of faces specified by the initial element:

    tetrahedron.

-hedron

combining form

  1. indicating a geometric solid having a specified number of faces or surfaces

    tetrahedron

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Derived Forms

  • -hedral, combining_form:in_adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of -hedron1

< Greek -edron, neuter of -edros having bases, -sided, equivalent to ( h ) édr ( a ) seat, face of a geometrical form ( cathedra ) + -os adj. suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of -hedron1

from Greek -edron -sided, from hedra seat, base

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