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scalene

 

[ ˈskeɪˌliːn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

A scalene triangle is a type of triangle in which all three sides have different lengths. As a result, all the angles in a scalene triangle are also different. This distinguishes it from isosceles triangles, which have at least two equal sides, and equilateral triangles, which have three equal sides. Scalene triangles can have various angles, resulting in a wide variety of shapes within the triangle family.

Synonyms

asymmetric, unequal

Examples of usage

  • In geometry, we studied various properties of scalene triangles.
  • A scalene triangle has no sides of equal length.
  • The artist drew a scalene triangle to illustrate asymmetry.

Translations

Translations of the word "scalene" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escaleno

🇮🇳 असमान त्रिकोण

🇩🇪 unregelmäßiges Dreieck

🇮🇩 segitiga sembarang

🇺🇦 скалений

🇵🇱 trójkąt nierównoboczny

🇯🇵 不等辺三角形

🇫🇷 triangle scalène

🇪🇸 triángulo escaleno

🇹🇷 eşitsiz üçgen

🇰🇷 부등변 삼각형

🇸🇦 مثلث غير متساوي الأضلاع

🇨🇿 nepravidelný trojúhelník

🇸🇰 nepravidelný trojuholník

🇨🇳 不等边三角形

🇸🇮 nepravilni trikotnik

🇮🇸 óreglulegur þríhyrningur

🇰🇿 тең емес үшбұрыш

🇬🇪 არაბუნებრივი სამკუთხედი

🇦🇿 bərabər olmayan üçbucaq

🇲🇽 triángulo escaleno

Etymology

The word 'scalene' comes from the Greek word 'skalēnos' (σκαληνός), which means 'uneven' or 'disparate'. This term was adopted into Latin and subsequently into Middle English as 'scalene'. In the realm of geometry, it specifically refers to triangles where all sides are of different lengths, representing a concept that has been studied since ancient Greek mathematics. The classification of triangles into scalene, isosceles, and equilateral is fundamental in geometry, helping to distinguish the properties and relationships of these shapes. The use of 'scalene' in modern mathematics continues to emphasize the diversity and uniqueness of triangular forms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,168 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.