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Solid Figure

/ˈsɒl.ɪd ˈfɪɡ.ər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A three-dimensional geometric shape that has volume and occupies space.

    "The cube is a common example of a solid figure used in geometry."
  2. 2

    Any object that has a defined shape and size in three-dimensional space.

    "In art class, we learned to create solid figures using clay."

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The term 'solid figure' combines 'solid', derived from the Latin 'solidus' meaning 'firm, whole', and 'figure', from the Latin 'figura' meaning 'shape or form'. The phrase has evolved in mathematical contexts to refer to three-dimensional shapes.

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