adj
Uncommon
triangular
treye-ANG-gyuh-luh
Triangular (adj) means having the shape of a triangle. Example: “The sandwich was cut into triangular pieces.”
adj
1
Having the shape of a triangle.
"The sandwich was cut into triangular pieces."
2
Involving three parties, sides, or elements.
"The negotiations became a triangular contest between three rival companies."
How to use triangular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShaped like a triangle, or involving three sides/parties in a broader, non-literal sense.
Common pairings
triangular shape
triangular relationship
triangular prism
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more triangular
- Superlative
- most triangular
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Etymology
From Latin triangularis, from triangulum, "triangle."
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What does “triangular” mean?
The word “triangular” means having the shape of a triangle. In plain terms, shaped like a triangle, or involving three sides/parties in a broader, non-literal sense.
How do you pronounce “triangular”?
“Triangular” is pronounced treye-ANG-gyuh-luh (/tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “triangular” in a sentence?
Here is “triangular” used in a sentence: “The sandwich was cut into triangular pieces.”
What is another word for “triangular”?
Words with a similar meaning to “triangular” include threeside and trigonal.
What part of speech is “triangular”?
“Triangular” is an adjective.
Where does the word “triangular” come from?
The word “triangular” comes from Latin. From Latin triangularis, from triangulum, "triangle.".
Is “triangular” a common word?
“Triangular” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “triangular” have?
“Triangular” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having the shape of a triangle.
