three-sided
Definition
Adjective: - Having three sides; possessing three distinct edges or boundaries that form a closed shape.
Usage
- Used to describe geometric shapes, objects, or areas that are bounded by three straight lines or surfaces.
- Typically modifies nouns like "figure," "object," "area," or specific shape names.
Examples
- The children were asked to identify the three-sided shape from a set of polygons.
- They built a unique three-sided shelter in the woods.
- A triangle is the classic example of a three-sided plane figure.
Advanced Usage
- In technical or descriptive writing, "three-sided" can specify the configuration of non-geometric objects, such as a three-sided debate (involving three parties) or a three-sided agreement. However, this is a metaphorical extension of the core geometric meaning.
- The negotiation resulted in a complex, three-sided treaty.
Variants and Related Words
- Trilateral (adj): Having three sides or involving three parties. Often used interchangeably with "three-sided" in geometry, but more common in political or diplomatic contexts (e.g., a trilateral agreement).
- Triangular (adj): Shaped like a triangle; having three angles and three sides. This is the most common and specific synonym for "three-sided" when referring to a triangle shape.
Synonyms
- Triangular
- Trilateral
Antonyms
- Multilateral (having many sides)
- Bilateral (having two sides)
- Unilateral (one-sided)
Adjective
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having three sides
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a trilateral figure
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