noun
- a polyhedron having two parallel faces (bases) that are polygons, not necessarily similar, with other faces being quadrilaterals
Usage: geometry
Examples
- The architect designed the building as a prismatoid with a square base and triangular top.
- In geometry class, we learned that a frustum is a type of prismatoid.
- The crystal formation resembled a prismatoid with hexagonal faces.
- Engineers use prismatoid formulas to calculate volumes of earthwork.
- A truncated pyramid is a common example of a prismatoid.
- The student constructed a prismatoid model using cardboard and tape.