equilateral
equilateral
Definition
equi·lat·eral (ē′kwi lat′ər əl)
adjective
having all sides equal an equilateral triangle
Etymology: LL aequilateralis < L aequus (see equal) + latus, side: see lateral
noun
- a figure having equal sides
- a side exactly equal to another or others
equilateral
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- triangle: Such a pattern could be equally well achieved by cells based on the equilateral triangle or square.
- face: The square and silver triangle faces are flat while the equilateral faces are dimpled.
Modifying Another Word
- almost: Omega Centauri makes an almost equilateral triangle with these two stars on their western side.
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