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How are polygons classified?

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The term polygon is derived from a Greek word meaning “many‐angled.” Polygons first fit into two general categories— convex and not convex (sometimes called concave). Figure 1 shows some convex polygons, some non‐convex polygons, and some figures that are not even classified as polygons. read more

Polygons can by equilateral (all sides of equal length), or equiangular (all angles of equal measure) or regular (all sides equal AND all angles equal). Note that in general (unlike for triangles) equilateral and equiangular are not the same. Polygons can be classified according to the number of sides/angles. read more

Polygons are primarily classified by the number of sides. See table below. Convexity and non-convexity. Polygons may be characterized by their convexity or type of non-convexity: Convex: any line drawn through the polygon (and not tangent to an edge or corner) meets its boundary exactly twice. read more

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