Prism

/ˈpɹɪzəm/ noun

A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.

What it means

  1. (noun) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
  2. (noun) A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light.
  3. (noun) A crystal in which the faces are parallel to the vertical axis.

Letter analysis

  • Prism contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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Common questions

What does Prism mean?

A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.

How many letters are in Prism?

Prism has 5 letters.

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