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trigon

trigon

9.4
A flat shape with three sides
  • noun
  • /ˈtraɪɡən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : trígono
  • In some old texts, a trigon is used as another word for triangle.

Examples

  • The diagram showed several shapes, but only one was a perfect trigon.

  • The ancient mathematician drew a trigon to illustrate basic geometric principles.

  • A trigon has three sides.

  • The mathematician explained the properties of a trigon.

  • The ancient mathematician drew a trigon to illustrate basic geometric principles.

  • In some old texts, a trigon is used as another word for triangle.

  • A trigon is defined as a figure with three sides.

Synonyms

triangle
vstrigon
58 1.0

A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles

is the same concept but framed for historical or mathematical contexts
trilateral
vstrigon
6.3

A shape with three straight sides and three angles

is used more as a historical or general mathematical term
trigonum
vstrigon
  • Specialized
9.9

An area shaped like a triangle often in the body or in old buildings

is the general three-sided figure used in mathematical or historical discussion
trigone
vstrigon
  • Specialized
9.9

A triangular area at the base of the bladder where the kidney tubes enter and urine leaves

is the broader three-sided figure not limited to anatomical regions

Surface Forms

trigon singular
trigons plural

Morphology

trigon = triangle (transparent) = tri + gon

Meaning directly corresponds to 'three-angled' (tri- + -gon) and matches the common word 'triangle', so learners who know 'triangle' will readily understand.

Etymology

Trigon comes from Greek parts tri- 'three' and gon 'angle', so it simply means 'triangle' or a three-sided figure. That's why old texts use trigon for a shape with three sides.