triangular

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adjective tri·an·gu·lar \trī-ˈaŋ-gyə-lər\

Definition of triangular

1a : of, relating to, or having the form of a triangle a triangular plot of landb : having a triangular base or principal surface a triangular table a triangular pyramid
2a (1) : of, relating to, or involving three elements a triangular agreement (2) of a military group : based primarily on three unitsb : of or relating to a love triangle

triangularity

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triangularly

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Recent Examples of triangular from the Web

Custom triangular windows above the kitchen now fill the cabin with natural light.

— susan langenhennig, NOLA.com, "Intrigued by tiny houses? Check out this Folsom 'mini barn'," 19 July 2017
A close look at the contracts offers a rare look inside the triangular relationship between a studio, network and powerful showrunner.

— bryn elise sandberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Mad Men': Details of Matthew Weiner's Legendary $30M Deal Revealed in 'Walking Dead' Suit," 14 July 2017
The X-Boats will run a more triangular two-mile course.

— kenzie winstead, The Courier-Journal, "New Louisville Regatta Grand Prix set for August," 6 July 2017
The building that used to stand at 2420 N. Halsted St. is now the site of a pleasant if tiny triangular park named for Julia Porter, who very few, if any, people remember.

— rick kogan, chicagotribune.com, "Dillinger Day remembers the date a Chicago alley became famous," 3 July 2017
A triangular lot located on the mouth of the Miami River, the site is partially shaded in this photo.

— rene rodriguez, miamiherald, "How do you launch an Aston Martin luxury condo tower? With sports cars and helicopters," 24 June 2017
A 3,500-square-foot triangular lot on Bishop Avenue.

— steve lord, Aurora Beacon-News, "Aurora set to sell vacant lots to neighbors," 23 June 2017
A stainless-steel refrigerator, double oven, and wine cooler round out the ergonomically designed, triangular space.

— chie davis, The Courier-Journal, "Couple renovates 1856 New Albany brewery to stunning 3-bed loft," 22 June 2017
The Swiss chocolate bar was beloved by Brits (and everyone else) for its chocolate, honey, almond flavor and unique triangular shape, that was easy to snap off into bite size pieces.

— melissa locker, Time, "This Store Is Making Its Own Wannabe Original Toblerone," 20 June 2017

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