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scalene Synonyms

Another word for scalene

Choosing another word for scalene depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Any of usually three pairs of triangular muscles (anterior, middle, and posterior) on each side of the neck that run from the cervical vertebrae to the upper two ribs and assist in flexing the neck and elevating the ribs during respiration.

Usage Example

"The physical therapist recommended gentle stretching exercises to relieve tension in the patient's tight scalenes."

Strongest
scalenus

• adjective (Context 2)

Having its axis inclined to the plane of its base rather than perpendicular to it (of a cone or cylinder).

Usage Example

"In solid geometry, the volume of a oblique cone is determined using the same formula as a right circular cone."

Strongest
oblique

Opposites of scalene

The opposite of scalene shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

equilateral
right
isosceles
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• Nearby Words

scale
scaleback
scaled
scalene
scaler
scaliness
scallion

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scalene. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scalene
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