-hedron

1. a combining form meaning “face,” used in the names of geometrical solid figures having the form or number of faces specified by the initial element:

   tetrahedron.

-hedron

combining form

1. indicating a geometric solid having a specified number of faces or surfaces

   tetrahedron

Derived Forms

• -hedral, combining_form:in_adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of -hedron¹

< Greek -edron, neuter of -edros having bases, -sided, equivalent to ( h ) édr ( a ) seat, face of a geometrical form ( cathedra ) + -os adj. suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of -hedron¹

from Greek -edron -sided, from hedra seat, base

Example Sentences

Smith’s “Hedron I” arranges patterned wood panels, some blackened with graphite.

From Washington Post

Not all of Hollywood remains tone-deaf to the horses’ plight: quite a few celebrities appear in Louise’s film to raise awareness, including Willie Nelson, Paul Sorvino, Linda Grey, Tippi Hedron and Ken Wahl.

From Forbes

We just went through nearly two years of political hell to get a health-care law -- which is being pecked at by as many court challenges as killer birds pecked at Tippi Hedron.

From Washington Post