dodecahedron
dodecahedron
Noun
pl: dodecahedrons
This term describes a specific geometric volume characterized by twelve faces. In a mathematical or gaming context, it typically refers to the regular dodecahedron, where each face is a congruent regular pentagon, creating a highly symmetrical shape. Outside of pure geometry, the word is frequently encountered in crystallography and tabletop gaming, where it defines the physical structure of a twelve-sided die. It is a technical term used to specify a precise spatial configuration rather than a general description of a shape.
Meanings
Noundodecahedron
A three-dimensional polyhedron with twelve flat faces.
"The gaming die was a regular dodecahedron with twelve equal pentagonal faces."