star polygon

A 'star polygon' is a self-intersecting geometric figure resembling a star, formed by connecting non-adjacent vertices of a regular polygon.

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Definition

C1Geometry

(technical, academic)A geometric figure formed by connecting every nth vertex of a regular polygon, resulting in a star-like shape.

Example

  • The pentagram is a classic example of a star polygon.

C2Geometry

(technical)A non-convex polygon with intersecting edges, typically represented by the Schläfli symbol {p/q}, where p is the number of vertices and q is the density.

Example

  • The star polygon {8/3} is formed by connecting every third vertex of an octagon.

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