Question of the Day · Mathematics
Friday, September 18, 2026
What is a polygon with 12 sides called?
Hints
- It has twice as many sides as a hexagon.
- Its name follows the same naming pattern as pentagon, hexagon, and decagon.
- The prefix “dodeca-” means twelve.
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Answer: Dodecagon
A polygon with 12 sides is called a dodecagon. The word comes from the Greek dōdeka, meaning twelve, and gōnia, meaning angle.
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