triangle

Meanings

• noun

  A three-sided polygon with sides of equal length.

  - "Can you name the three sides of an equilateral triangle?"
  - "The triangle is a fundamental shape in geometry."

• noun

  A group or alliance of three organizations or individuals.

  - "The three companies formed a Triangle to share resources."
  - "The Triangle was a powerful alliance in the 19th century."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1322713"

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Synonyms

love triangle , menage à trois , threeside , trigon , bluebottle , wye

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with triangle
mangle , angle , rampage , campaign

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Variants

List of all variants of triangle that leads to same result
triangle , triangles , triangle inequalities , triangle inequality , Pascal's triangle , Pascal's triangles , right triangle , right triangles , spherical triangle , spherical triangles , Bermuda Triangle , equilateral triangle , isosceles triangle , right-angled triangle

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'trianglon', meaning 'three angles'.

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Trivia

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1. The triangle is the only regular polygon with all interior angles equal to 60 degrees.

2. The Great Pyramid of Giza has a triangular base.

3. The triangle is the most commonly used shape in logos and branding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Equilateral Triangle: A triangle with all sides equal in length.

2. Isosceles Triangle: A triangle with two sides equal in length.

3. Scalene Triangle: A triangle with no sides equal in length.

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Culture

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In art and architecture, the triangle symbolizes balance and stability. In mathematics, it is a fundamental shape used in various equations and theorems.

How to Memorize "triangle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine drawing three connected straight lines, each of equal length.
   - Visualize a pyramid with a triangular base.
   - Draw an equilateral triangle by connecting the midpoints of the sides of an isosceles triangle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the triangle with the number three.
   - Remember the sides are all connected.
   - Think of a balanced scale or see-saw.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try the mnemonic 'Triangle, Triangle on the Wall, Three Sides Equal, Three Sides Small'.
   - Use the phrase 'Three Sides Fit' to remember the definition of a triangle.

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