-hedron
-hedron
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.
Origin:
< Greek -edron, neuter of -edros having bases, -sided, equivalent to (h)édr(a) seat, face of a geometrical form (see cathedra) + -os adj. suffix
< Greek -edron, neuter of -edros having bases, -sided, equivalent to (h)édr(a) seat, face of a geometrical form (see cathedra) + -os adj. suffix
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-hedron
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
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| -hedron | |
| —n combining form | |
| indicating a geometric solid having a specified number of faces or surfaces: tetrahedron | |
| [from Greek -edron -sided, from hedra seat, base] | |
| -hedral | |
| —adj combining form | |
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