equilateral Definition
- 1having all sides or faces equal
- 2pertaining to a geometric figure having all its sides of the same length
Using equilateral: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "equilateral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
An equilateral triangle has three equal sides.
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The base of the pyramid is an equilateral triangle.
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The shape of the crystal is an equilateral prism.
equilateral Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for equilateral
Antonyms for equilateral
Phrases with equilateral
a polygon with all sides of equal length
Example
A square is an equilateral polygon.
a triangle with all sides of equal length
Example
An equilateral triangle has three equal sides.
a prism whose bases are equilateral polygons and whose lateral faces are rectangles
Example
The shape of the crystal is an equilateral prism.
Origins of equilateral
from Latin 'aequilateralis', from 'aequi-' meaning 'equal' and 'latus' meaning 'side'
Summary: equilateral in Brief
'Equilateral' [ih-kwuh-lit-er-uh l] describes a shape or figure that has all sides or faces equal in length. It is often used in geometry, such as in the case of an equilateral triangle, which has three equal sides. Synonyms for 'equilateral' include 'regular,' 'uniform,' and 'symmetrical.'
