equilateral
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kwəˈlæt adjective
1.
having all the sides equal: an equilateral triangle.
noun
2.
a figure having all its sides equal.
3.
a side equivalent, or equal, to others.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | having all sides of equal length: an equilateral triangle |
| —n | |
| 2. | a geometric figure having all its sides of equal length |
| 3. | a side that is equal in length to other sides |
| equi'laterally | |
| —adv | |
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Science Dictionary
| equilateral (ē'kwə-lāt'ər-əl) Pronunciation Key
Having all sides of equal length, as a triangle that is neither scalene nor isosceles. |
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Example sentences
In the other activity a ball rests in the middle of an equilateral triangle.
At the apex, that is, of an equilateral triangle formed by you and your two speakers.
Then add two counters to form an equilateral triangle as shown.
Three toothpicks together makes an equilateral triangle.
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