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Meaning of triangle
A three-sided shape with three angles and three vertices.
Etymology of triangle
The word "triangle" comes from the Latin "triangulum", which is a combination of "tri-" (meaning three) and "angulum" (meaning angle), with the Latin word being derived from the Greek "tri-" (meaning three) and "gōnia" (meaning angle or corner).
Synonyms
polygon
trapezoid
quadrilateral
pentagon
hexagon
heptagon
octagon
nonagon
decagon
shape
figure
form
geometric shape
three-sided shape
triangular shape
trigon
triangled shape
three-cornered shape
angled shape
cornered shape
polyform
multilateral
three-edged shape
three-angled shape
three-sided figure
triangular figure
Definitions
- A three-sided polygon with three angles and three vertices, typically having three straight sides.
- * A thing with a shape resembling a triangle, especially a flat piece of material with three straight sides.
- * A situation in which three people are involved, especially in a romantic or competitive relationship.
Usage Examples
- The architect designed a building with a triangular roof to provide more space.
- * The company is in a tricky triangle with two rival firms competing for the same contract.
- * The teacher drew a triangle on the blackboard to explain the concept of geometry.