ISOSCELES

isosceles

(adjective) (of a triangle) having two sides of equal length

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

isosceles (not comparable)

(geometry) Having (at least) two sides of equal length, used especially of a triangle or trapezoid.

Usage notes

• A triangle with three equal sides is normally described as equilateral, even though it can be regarded as a special case of isosceles triangle.

Anagrams

• solecises

Source: Wiktionary


I*sos"ce*les, a. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. 'i`sos equal + (Geom.)

Definition: Having two legs or sides that are equal; -- said of a triangle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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