eternal triangle
- noun
- /ɪˈtɜrnəl ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
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triángulo eterno
- She found herself in an eternal triangle with her best friend and her boyfriend.
Examples
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Their complicated friendship eventually turned into an eternal triangle neither could escape.
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The classic novel tells the story of an eternal triangle filled with jealousy and betrayal.
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Many soap operas center around at least one dramatic eternal triangle.
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The novel explores the complexities of an eternal triangle between three characters.
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Many soap operas center around at least one dramatic eternal triangle.
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The classic novel tells the story of an eternal triangle filled with jealousy and betrayal.
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She found herself in an eternal triangle with her best friend and her boyfriend.
Synonyms
A romantic relationship with three people who are all partners with each other
A romantic relationship shared by three partners
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
eternal + triangle
The components 'eternal' (lasting forever) and 'triangle' (a three-sided figure) allow a learner to infer an enduring three-party relationship, so the core idea is partially derivable from the words. However, the specific idiomatic sense of a romantic/love entanglement with emotional complications (the conventional ‘‘love triangle’’ meaning) is a figurative extension that a B1 learner may not fully predict without prior exposure.
Etymology
Eternal triangle comes from the simple picture of a triangle: three points for three people and eternal to show the situation seems to go on and on. That's why it means 'a romantic relationship involving three people', often with jealousy and strong feelings.
