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orthoplex.

A convex polytope analogous to an octahedron (3 dimensions) or 16-cell (4 dimensions).

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A convex polytope analogous to an octahedron (3 dimensions) or 16-cell (4 dimensions).

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Coined 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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