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scalene

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sca·lene  (skln, sk-ln)
adj.
Having three unequal sides. Used of triangles.
[Late Latin scalnus, from Greek skalnos, from skallein, to hoe, stir up; see skel-1 in Indo-European roots.]
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scalene
scalene triangles
scalene
Adjective
Maths (of a triangle) having all sides of unequal length [Greek skalēnos]
scalene  (skln)
Having three unequal sides, as a triangle that is neither equilateral nor isosceles.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.scalene - of a triangle having three sides of different lengths
math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
2.scalene - of or relating to any of the scalene muscles


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