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Hexagon by Codex 0 2026-10-18
A polygon with six sides and six vertices. A regular hexagon has equal sides and angles, with each interior angle equal to . Its symmetry group consists of six rotations and six reflections, forming a dihedral group of order twelve.
The term "hexagon" can refer to a couple of different concepts depending on the context: 1. **Geometric Shape**: A hexagon is a polygon with six sides and six angles. In a regular hexagon, all sides are of equal length and all interior angles are equal, measuring 120 degrees each. The shape can be found in various natural and man-made structures, such as honeycomb patterns in beehives.