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Definition of triangular

triangular

/traɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/
tri · an · gu · lar
Adverb:triangularly
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1

Shaped like a triangle; having three sides and three angles.

Example

"The sailboats glided across the bay with their white triangular sails catching the morning breeze."

2

Involving three people, parties, or regions.

Example

"The two neighboring nations agreed to enter into triangular trade negotiations with their largest overseas partner."

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trialist
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Late Latin triangularis, derived from Latin triangulum ('triangle'), combining tri- ('three') and angulus ('corner' or 'angle').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Triangular. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/triangular
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