Definition:Prismatoid/Base

Definition

The bases of a prismatoid are the two faces embedded in the parallel planes which define the nature of the prismatoid.

These bases need not necessarily have the same number of sides.

Also see

• Definition:Lateral Face of Prismatoid
• Definition:Lateral Edge of Prismatoid

• Results about bases of prismatoids can be found here.

Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): prismatoid
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): prismatoid