orthoplex
orthoplex · orthoplexes
A convex polytope analogous to an octahedron or 16-cellA convex polytope analogous to an octahedron (3 dimensions) or 16-cell (4 dimensions).
Meaning
1 sensesA convex polytope analogous to an octahedron (3 dimensions) or 16-cell (4 dimensions).
Origin
Coined in 1991 by John Horton Conway and Neil Sloane. Blend of orthant + complex, since itCoined in 1991 by John Horton Conway and Neil Sloane. Blend of orthant + complex, since it has one facet for each orthant.
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Forms
plural: orthoplexes| Singular | orthoplex |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymspolytope analogous to an octahedron:cross-polytopehyperoctahedroncocube