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A diagonal is a line segment connecting two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon or polyhedron. In a polygon, a diagonal connects two vertices that do not share a common side. For example, a square has two diagonals, each connecting opposite corners. A pentagon has five diagonals. The number of diagonals in a polygon with n vertices can be calculated using the formula n(n-3)/2. This formula arises from the fact that from each vertex, one can draw a diagonal to every other vertex except itself and its two adjacent vertices.

In three-dimensional shapes like polyhedra, diagonals can also exist. These diagonals can connect two vertices that do not lie on the same face. These are sometimes referred to as space diagonals. A cube, for instance, has four space diagonals, each passing through the center of the cube and connecting opposite vertices. The concept of diagonals is fundamental in geometry and is used in various mathematical and practical applications, such as calculating distances and understanding the structure of geometric figures.