Triangle
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A plane figure with three straight sides and three angles, or a musical percussion instrument. In geometry, it is the simplest polygon.
“The students calculated the area of the triangle using the base and height measurements.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtraɪəŋɡəl/
Syllables
tri·an·gle
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Synonyms
trigontrilateral
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Contains -ANGLE ending; letter I in middle position
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Worth 9 points; 8-letter word offers potential for bonus points
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