heptakaidecagonal

Heptakaidecagonal refers to a polygon with seventeen sides. The prefix "hepta" means seven, "kaideka" means ten, and "gonal" relates to angles or sides, thus combining to signify seventeen. A heptakaidecagon is a two-dimensional geometric shape defined by having precisely seventeen straight line segments, called sides, that connect at seventeen distinct points, known as vertices. Each vertex is formed by the intersection of two adjacent sides. The sum of the interior angles of any heptakaidecagon is 2700 degrees, calculated using the formula (n-2) * 180 degrees, where n is the number of sides. A regular heptakaidecagon has all sides of equal length and all interior angles equal in measure, each measuring approximately 158.82 degrees. While it is possible to construct a regular heptakaidecagon using a straightedge and compass, it is a complex construction that was only proven possible in the early 19th century. The term heptakaidecagon is less commonly encountered than polygons with fewer sides.