equilateral

(ē′kwi latər əl)

adjective

having all sides equal: an equilateral triangle

Origin: LL aequilateralis < L aequus (see equal) + latus, side: see lateral

noun

  1. a figure having equal sides
  2. a side exactly equal to another or others

See equilateral in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Having all sides or faces equal.
noun
  1. A side exactly equal to others.
  2. A geometric figure having all sides equal.

Related Forms:

  • eˌqui·latˈer·al·ly adverb

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