Triangle ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Triangle ( noun )

1. A geometric shape that has three straight sides and three angles.
2. A musical instrument resembling a small guitar with three strings.
3. A situation or relationship involving three people or groups.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin triangulum, neuter of triangulus "three-cornered", from tri- "three" + angulus "corner".

Examples:

1. A triangle has three angles and three sides.
2. He played a melody on the triangle.
3. The love triangle caused a lot of problems.
4. The triangle is a basic shape in geometry.
5. The triangle is a percussion instrument.

(As a verb)

Triangle ( verb )

1. A geometric shape that has three straight sides and three angles.
2. A musical instrument resembling a small guitar with three strings.
3. A situation or relationship involving three people or groups.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin triangulum, neuter of triangulus "three-cornered", from tri- "three" + angulus "corner".

Examples:

1. A triangle has three angles and three sides.
2. He played a melody on the triangle.
3. The love triangle caused a lot of problems.
4. The triangle is a basic shape in geometry.
5. The triangle is a percussion instrument.