Hexagonally

Hexagonally is an adverb used to describe something arranged or patterned in a hexagonal manner. The word is formed from hexagon, the six‑sided polygon, with the adverbial suffix -ally. It is commonly employed in scientific and mathematical writing to indicate sixfold symmetry or organization.

In geometry, hexagonally arranged tilings cover the plane with regular hexagons, where each tile borders six others. This pattern is noted for efficient two‑dimensional packing and sixfold rotational symmetry. Descriptions such as hexagonally tiled patterns or hexagonally packed arrays are standard in diagrams and models.

In crystallography and materials science, hexagonal patterns occur in hexagonal close‑packed lattices and in two‑dimensional materials like graphene, where atoms form hexagonal rings. The term hexagonally is used to describe features, pores, or motifs that exhibit hexagonal symmetry or neighboring relationships.

Biology and engineering also reference hexagonally arranged structures, such as honeycomb cell patterns or porous foams. While hexagonally organized systems share common geometry, real‑world examples may display irregular hexagon sizes or defects, distinguishing ideal hexagonal tilings from natural materials.