triangular

Meanings

• noun

  A polygon with three sides and three vertices.

  - "The triangle is a basic geometric figure."
  - "The three sides of a right triangle are in a fixed ratio."

• noun

  A shape formed by three lines or surfaces meeting at three points.

  - "The sail was triangular in shape."
  - "The triangle of forces in physics represents the relationship between three forces."

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Synonyms

threeside , trigonal

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Rhymes

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angular , fungal , marginal

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Variants

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triangular , triangularities , triangularity , triangularly , triangular number

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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 most basic and simple polygon.

2. There are infinitely many different types of triangles.

3. Triangles have been used since ancient times in various fields such as mathematics, physics, engineering, and architecture.

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Related Concepts

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1. Triangle inequality theorem: A theorem stating that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

2. Triangle area formula: A formula for calculating the area of a triangle using the length of its base and height.

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Culture

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Triangles have been used extensively in various fields such as mathematics, physics, engineering, and architecture. They have been used in art and design due to their aesthetically pleasing properties and symmetry.

How to Memorize "triangular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flat shape with three sides and three angles.
   - Visualize drawing three straight lines and connecting the endpoints to form a triangle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'triangle' with the number 'three' and the shape itself.
   - Think of a triangle as a three-sided shape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tom, Dick, and Harry' to remember the names of the triangle's sides.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Try Angles Right' to remember the sides' angles.

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