# hexagon vs hexagonal

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hexagon
*noun · IPA /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ · frequency rank #35,333*
A polygon with six sides and six angles.

### hexagonal
*adjective · IPA /hɛkˈsæɡ.ə.nəl/ · frequency rank #30,448*
Having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon.

## Source
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