solid vs polyhedron

polyhedron vs solid

solid and polyhedron both are nouns.

solid is an adjective but polyhedron is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
solid	Yes	Yes	No	No
polyhedron	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, polyhedron is a hyponym of solid; that is, polyhedron is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than solid:

solid: a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume
polyhedron: a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces

Other hyponyms of solid include convex shape, convexity, concave shape, concavity, incurvation, incurvature, cylinder, toroid, cast, mold, mould, stamp, block, cube, ovoid, frustum.

solid (noun)	polyhedron (noun)
a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume	a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape
matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure

solid (adjective)	polyhedron (adjective)
of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
entirely of one substance with no holes inside
having length, breadth and thickness
characterized by good substantial quality
not soft or yielding to pressure
of one substance or character throughout
impenetrable for the eye
meriting respect or esteem
of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial
financially dependable
of good quality and condition; solidly built
uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks
acting together as a single undiversified whole
providing abundant nourishment
of the same color throughout

Difference between solid and polyhedron

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