Hexahedron

A hexahedron is a three-dimensional geometric shape with six faces. Specifically, when unqualified, 'hexahedron' almost always refers to a **cube**, a regular hexahedron where all six faces are squares and all angles are right angles. While the term can apply to any six-sided polyhedron, including irregular shapes like a rectangular prism, its common usage heavily favors the cube. Properties include having 12 edges, 8 vertices, and all faces meeting at right angles (for a regular hexahedron). Variations involve manipulating side lengths or skewing faces.

Hexahedron meaning with examples

• The architect designed the building's exterior as a series of interconnected hexahedrons. They combined different sizes and shapes to create a visually striking effect. Each block of the building acts as one side of the cube. The overall design utilizes light and shadow playing across the facades of each individual hexahedron.
• In the construction of children's building blocks, a child placed each hexahedron on top of each other. The building blocks have flat, square faces and right angles. The child loved constructing a simple tower. The consistent shape of the hexahedrons makes them easy to stack and stable when built together.
• The geologist examined the crystal, noting its perfect hexahedron form. It exhibited crystal properties based on its shape, the geological formation, and internal angles of the hexahedron. The faces of this shape were perfectly symmetrical. This was a classic example of a regularly formed hexahedron.
• The game designer used hexahedrons as the foundation for level design. The gameplay focused on moving within the game and utilizing these shapes. The ability to recognize the position of each hexahedron was key. The overall experience within the game relied on the placement of various hexahedrons in a set environment.