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What is hexa?

Hexa is a prefix derived from the Greek word for 6.


What is called a shape that has 6 sides?

A shape with six sides is called a hexagon. You here is everywhere. In the latin term hexa- means six.


Why did mathematicians use Latin in the 19th century?

In general, Latin was the language used in science, not just in math. At least, to give names to things, Latin (as well as Greek) was often used.In general, Latin was the language used in science, not just in math. At least, to give names to things, Latin (as well as Greek) was often used.In general, Latin was the language used in science, not just in math. At least, to give names to things, Latin (as well as Greek) was often used.In general, Latin was the language used in science, not just in math. At least, to give names to things, Latin (as well as Greek) was often used.


How many sides are there in a hexagon and pentagon?

A pentagon has 5 sides. A hexagon has 6 sides. The penta- prefix comes from the Greek for 5; The hexa- prefix comes from the Greek for 6. The -gon suffix comes from the Greek for "corner" or "angle". Thus a pentagon is a five cornered (or five angled) shape; and a hexagon is a six cornered (or six angled) shape.


What comes after hexagon?

After hexagon comes a heptagon, which is a seven-sided polygon. The prefix "hepta-" denotes seven in Greek, just as "hexa-" denotes six. Each additional side added to a polygon increases the number of sides by one, following the pattern of polygon naming based on Greek numerical prefixes.

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What is the Greek prefix of 6?

The Greek prefix for 6 is "hexa-".


Does hexabrachial mean six arms in Greek and Latin?

Yes. Hexabrachial mean six arms in Greek and Latin


What language do 'octa-' and 'hexa-' and 'penta-' come from?

The classical Latin and Greek languages are the sources of the prefixes 'octa-', 'hexa-', and 'penta-'. The prefixes respectively mean 'eight', 'six', and 'five'. They come into English by way of the Latin of the ancient Romans and by way of the even earlier Greek of the ancient Greeks.


What is hexa?

Hexa is a prefix derived from the Greek word for 6.


What is the root word of hexagram?

Greek root 'hexa' is the combinant form of the Greek 'hex', meaning 'six'


Does hexa mean 6?

Yes, hexa does mean 6. It is derived from the Greek word "hex" which means six.


Is a heptagon the same as a septagon?

The correct name in English for a 7-sided polygon is "heptagon." The word "septagon" is used incorrectly by some who do not understand that the names of polygons are derived from Greek, not from Latin. The Latin word for "seven is "septem" but the Greek word is "hexa."


What is a hexamand?

A hexamand is a humanoid creature with six arms. Hexa = six in Greek; and Mand = arms in Latin, so a Hexamand means six armed or arms.


What language do 'octa' and 'hexa' and 'penta' come from?

The classical Latin and Greek languages are the sources of the prefixes 'octa-', 'hexa-', and 'penta-'. The prefixes respectively mean 'eight', 'six', and 'five'. They come into English by way of the Latin of the ancient Romans and by way of the even earlier Greek of the ancient Greeks.


What does hexagon mean in Greek word meanings?

Hexagon in greek means six


Why sextuplets not hextuplets?

Nobody seems to be able to answer this question. General consensus seems to indicate that it's practically a coin-toss that the general practice has been to use the Latin "sex" in this particular instance instead of the Greek "hexa".


Hpw amny sides does a hexagon have?

From the Latin prefix "hexa-" meaning "six", a hexagon has six sides.