triangularity

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /traɪˈæŋɡjʊlærɪti/

KK: /traɪˈæŋɡjʊlɛrɪti/

noun

Definition

The condition of being shaped like a triangle.

Example

The triangularity of the building's design makes it stand out in the city skyline.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the triangularity in some of the buildings downtown?

Yeah, it’s really interesting how they play with shapes like that.

I think the triangularity gives them a unique look.

Definitely! It makes the skyline more dynamic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

triangulation

angularity

triad

Antonyms

circularity

squareness

rectangularity

Root Explanation

Triangularity → It is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "angulus" (from Latin, meaning angle) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "triangularity" refers to the state or quality of being triangular, which involves three angles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tri-' meaning three and 'angulus' referring to angles, so triangularity is all about the quality of having three angles.

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