Where does “hyperoctahedron” come from?
hyperoctahedron (English) comes from English octahedron, from Ancient Greek ὀκτώ — eight.
hyperoctahedron (English): Synonym of 16-cell
Definitions
- Synonym of 16-cell
Ancestry of “hyperoctahedron”, step by step
hyperoctahedron traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English octahedron
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | octahedron | a polyhedron with eight faces; the regular... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὀκτώ | eight |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |