scalene triangle

[skəˈliːn ˈtraɪæŋɡəl]
nounpl: scalene triangles
triângulo escaleno
1. A triangle in which all three sides have different lengths and all three angles are of different measures
The scalene triangle has no equal sides or angles, making it the most asymmetrical type of triangle.
O triângulo escaleno não possui lados ou ângulos iguais, tornando-o o tipo mais assimétrico de triângulo.
2. In geometry, a polygon with three vertices and three edges where no two sides are congruent
When constructing a scalene triangle, ensure that all three side lengths are distinct.
Ao construir um triângulo escaleno, certifique-se de que os três comprimentos dos lados são distintos.
The term 'scalene triangle' is a standard mathematical term used consistently across English-speaking countries and educational systems. In Brazil and Portugal, 'triângulo escaleno' is the universal academic term taught in geometry classes from elementary through higher education. There is no colloquial or slang variation for this geometric term in either English or Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
irregular triangleasymmetrical triangletriangle with unequal sides
Antonyms / Antônimos
equilateral triangleisosceles triangleregular triangle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
triângulo escaleno
Standard mathematical terminology used in schools and textbooks
Portugal
triângulo escaleno
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese; universal in Portuguese mathematics education
Academic/Technical
triângulo escaleno
Used in formal mathematical and scientific contexts across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

trianglegeometryequilateral triangleisosceles trianglepolygonacute triangleobtuse triangleright triangle
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