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How Many Sides Does an Octagon Have?

Definition and Characteristics of an Octagon An octagon is a polygon with eight sides and eight angles. The term “octagon” is derived from the Greek words “okto” meaning eight and “gonia” meaning angle. The angles of an octagon sum up to 1080 degrees, and each angle measures 135 degrees. Octagons are symmetrical and have eight lines of symmetry, meaning that…