equilateral

Speech parts

1. equilateral - Noun

2. equilateral - Adjective

3. equilateral - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Having all the sides equal; as, an equilateral triangle; an equilateral polygon.

A side exactly corresponding, or equal, to others; also, a figure of equal sides.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

foursquare quadrilateral even square uniform equal balanced rectangular quadratic orthogonal symmetrical harmonious isometric chaste isosceles
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Antonyms

different mad gaudy wild rough irregular
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Hypernyms

figure

Phrases with the word

equilateral hyperbola equilateral polygon equilateral-sided polygon equilateral dodecagon equilateral acute triangle non-equilateral triangle

Examples

A Brigid's cross usually consists of rushes woven into a square or equilateral cross, although three-armed crosses have also been recorded. Source: Internet

An example of a Johnson solid is the square-based pyramid with equilateral sides ( J 1 ); it has 1 square face and 4 triangular faces. Source: Internet

An alternative approach defines isosceles triangles based on shared properties, i.e. equilateral triangles are a special case of isosceles triangles. Source: Internet

A regular hexagon can be dissected into 6 equilateral triangles by adding a center point. Source: Internet

A regular hexagon can be extended into a regular dodecagon by adding alternating squares and equilateral triangles around it. Source: Internet

An equilateral triangle is also a regular polygon with all angles measuring 60°. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Equihua equihypotensive equijoin equilateral acute triangle equilateral arc equilateral arch