Equilateral

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪˌkwɪˈlætərəl/

Definitions of equilateral

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things common noun, or to name a particular one of these proper noun

Example Sentences

A1 An equilateral triangle has three equal sides.

A2 The children learned about equilateral shapes in their geometry class.

B1 The carpenter carefully measured each side to ensure the table was equilateral.

B2 The architect designed a building with equilateral angles for a modern look.

C1 The mathematician proved the theorem for equilateral polygons.

C2 The engineer used equilateral components to create a symmetrical structure.

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

Example Sentences

A1 An equilateral triangle has three sides of equal length.

A2 The children learned about equilateral shapes in their geometry class.

B1 The architect designed a building with equilateral proportions.

B2 The artist created a painting featuring an equilateral pattern.

C1 The mathematician proved the theorem for equilateral polygons.

C2 The engineer used equilateral measurements to ensure the structure's stability.

Examples of equilateral in a Sentence

formal The equilateral triangle has three congruent sides and three congruent angles.

informal I drew an equilateral triangle for my math homework.

slang That equilateral shape is so cool, dude!

figurative In a perfect world, all relationships would be equilateral, with equal give and take.

Grammatical Forms of equilateral

past tense

equilateraled

plural

equilaterals

comparative

more equilateral

superlative

most equilateral

present tense

equilaterals

future tense

will be equilateral

perfect tense

has been equilateral

continuous tense

is being equilateral

singular

equilateral

positive degree

equilateral

infinitive

to be equilateral

gerund

equilateralizing

participle

equilateraled

Origin and Evolution of equilateral

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'equilateral' originated from Latin, with 'aequus' meaning equal and 'latus' meaning side.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in geometry to describe a shape with all sides of equal length, the term 'equilateral' has since been adopted in various fields to denote equality or balance in different contexts.