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Synonyms for octagonal


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ok-tag-uh-nl
Phonetic Transcription : ɒkˈtæg ə nl



Définition of octagonal

Origin :
  • 1570s, from octagon + -al (1).
  • As in eight : adj having eight of something
Example sentences :
  • Over the octagonal window, too, such draperies fell in stately lines.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • He sprang to the octagonal window, even as Dick took possession of the pistol.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The drum dome is octagonal, with eight ribs and as many windows.
  • Extract from : « Byzantine Churches in Constantinople » by Alexander Van Millingen
  • On the other sides of the octagonal pavilion the other assistants are busy "closing up."
  • Extract from : « Against Odds » by Lawrence L. Lynch
  • They are all round, though one belongs to an octagonal shaft.
  • Extract from : « Portuguese Architecture » by Walter Crum Watson
  • It was octagonal in form, and was bordered all around with stone.
  • Extract from : « Rollo in Paris » by Jacob Abbott
  • The octagonal story does not harmonize with the lower portion.
  • Extract from : « Ely Cathedral » by Anonymous
  • It was erected in the years 1432 and 1433, and was of octagonal shape.
  • Extract from : « Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham » by J. E. Bygate
  • It 15 is octagonal in plan, and possesses a fine groined roof.
  • Extract from : « Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham » by J. E. Bygate
  • The Font is often, following ancient custom, octagonal in form.
  • Extract from : « The Worship of the Church » by Jacob A. Regester

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