đều cạnh
Definition
- Adjective:
- Equilateral: In geometry, describes a polygon, especially a triangle, where all sides are of equal length.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tam giác đều cạnh có ba cạnh bằng nhau. (An equilateral triangle has three equal sides.)
- Một hình lục giác đều cạnh là một hình phức tạp để vẽ chính xác. (An equilateral hexagon is a complex shape to draw accurately.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in a mathematical or technical context to describe polygons. It is most commonly applied to triangles ("tam giác đều cạnh").
Variants and Related Words
- Đều (adj): even, uniform, regular. This is the root adjective implying uniformity.
- Tam giác đều (n phrase): equilateral triangle. This is the most common compound phrase using "đều cạnh."
Synonyms
- Equilateral: Having all sides equal.
- Equiangular: Having all angles equal. (Note: For regular polygons, being equilateral often implies being equiangular, but "đều cạnh" specifically refers to side length.)
Notes on Usage
- "Đều cạnh" is a specialized term. In everyday language, the specific compound "tam giác đều" (equilateral triangle) is far more frequent than using "đều cạnh" alone to describe other polygons.
- It is not typically used in figurative or idiomatic expressions.