noun
- plural of prismatoid; polyhedra that have two parallel faces (bases) and all other faces are triangles or trapezoids
Usage: geometry
Examples
- The geometry textbook included a chapter on prismatoids and their properties.
- Students learned to calculate the volume of various prismatoids in their advanced mathematics class.
- Prismatoids include prisms, pyramids, and frustums as special cases.
- The architect used prismatoids in the building design to create interesting geometric shapes.
- In solid geometry, prismatoids are defined by their parallel bases and connecting faces.