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equilateral

[ih-kwuh-lit-er-uh l]

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.

  • Example

    The base of the pyramid is an equilateral triangle.

  • Example

    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'

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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.'