triangular-based
[/traɪˈæŋɡjələr ˈbeɪst/]
adjective
de base triangular
1. Having a triangular shape as its base or foundation; characterized by a triangular bottom or supporting structure
A triangular-based pyramid has four faces and a triangular base.
Uma pirâmide de base triangular tem quatro faces e uma base triangular.
2. Designed or constructed with a triangular foundation or bottom surface
The architect designed a triangular-based structure for the new monument.
O arquiteto projetou uma estrutura de base triangular para o novo monumento.
3. In mathematics and geometry, referring to a three-dimensional shape with three sides meeting at a base
The triangular-based prism is commonly used in optics experiments.
O prisma de base triangular é comumente usado em experimentos de óptica.
This is a technical term primarily used in educational, mathematical, and architectural contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is more common in STEM fields and formal writing rather than colloquial speech. In Brazil, this term is standard in textbooks and professional settings, while in Portugal the usage remains consistent though regional variations in phrasing exist.
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