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equiangular

equiangular

1 8.8
Having all angles equal in a shape like a triangle or hexagon
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛkwɪˈæŋɡjələr/
  • Specialized
: equiangular
  • Not all rectangles are equiangular unless all sides are also the same length.

Examples

  • The architect designed an equiangular triangle for the building's window.

  • A square is an equiangular shape.

  • A regular hexagon is an equiangular polygon.

  • Is a rectangle always equiangular?

  • A square is an example of an equiangular shape, as all four angles measure 90 degrees.

  • The equiangular triangle has three equal angles, each measuring 60 degrees.

  • When constructing an equiangular polygon, it is essential that all angles are identical.

Synonyms

isogonic
vsequiangular
  • Specialized
9.9

All its angles are equal

is the same meaning but differs only in word form or usage

Compounds

equiangular triangle
  • Specialized
5.8

A triangle with three equal angles, each 60 degrees

Surface Forms

equiangular positive

Morphology

equiangular = angular (semi-transparent) = equi + angle + ar

The relation to 'angular' is structurally clear (equi- + angular), but the combining form 'equi-' is less familiar to average learners, so the relation is not fully transparent.

Etymology

The word equiangular comes from the parts equi- 'equal' and angle 'corner'. So an equiangular shape has every corner the same size, which is why all its angles are equal.