Sided: meaning, definitions and examples

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sided

 

[ ˈsaɪdəd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geometry, description

The term 'sided' refers to the number of surfaces or faces an object has. It is often used in geometry to describe shapes like triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons based on the number of sides they possess.

Synonyms

angled, bordered, faceted

Examples of usage

  • A triangle has three sides.
  • A cube is a three-dimensional shape with six sided faces.
  • The polygon is defined as a closed figure with a minimum of three sides.
Context #2 | Adjective

opinion, viewpoint

'Sided' can also refer to holding a particular position or viewpoint in a discussion or argument. It suggests a bias towards one perspective over another.

Synonyms

biased, one-sided, partial

Examples of usage

  • His argument was very sided towards the environmental perspective.
  • She tends to be sided with the majority opinion in meetings.
  • The report was criticized for being too sided and lacking objectivity.

Translations

Translations of the word "sided" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lateral

🇮🇳 पक्षीय

🇩🇪 seitlich

🇮🇩 sisi

🇺🇦 бічний

🇵🇱 boczny

🇯🇵 側面の

🇫🇷 latéral

🇪🇸 lateral

🇹🇷 yana

🇰🇷 측면의

🇸🇦 جانبي

🇨🇿 boční

🇸🇰 bočný

🇨🇳 侧面的

🇸🇮 stranski

🇮🇸 hliðstæður

🇰🇿 жанама

🇬🇪 მხრივი

🇦🇿 tərəfli

🇲🇽 lateral

Etymology

The word 'sided' is derived from the Old English 'side', which meant 'a position or surface of something'. Its origins can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *sidō, which also meant 'side'. Over centuries, the English language evolved, and 'sided' became a common descriptor for geometric shapes as well as for expressing biases in discussions. The general consolidation of the term 'sided' into various contexts highlights the versatility of the word, which can be applied in both mathematical and colloquial language. This makes it a functional term in discussions that deal with shapes, dimensions, and perspectives.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,011 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.