Definition

A three-dimensional shape that has six flat surfaces, all of which are rhombuses.

Example

The architect designed a building in the shape of a rhombohedron to create a unique look.

Conversation

I was looking at some geometry shapes and came across this cool one called a rhombohedron.

Really? I haven't heard of that one before. What does it look like?

It’s a prism with six faces, and each face is a rhombus.

That sounds interesting! I love learning about different shapes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rhombohedron → It is formed from "rhombo-" (from Greek "rhomboides", meaning rhombus or parallelogram) and "hedron" (from Greek "hedra", meaning face or base). The word describes a three-dimensional shape with faces that are rhombuses.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shape with faces that look like rhombuses — that's what a rhombohedron is, combining the idea of a rhombus ('rhombo-') and a face ('hedron').

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