Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trigon
noun
/ˈtraɪɡən/
Definition
A three-cornered figure or triangle; in geometry, it refers to any shape that has three angles.
Examples
- A right trigon has one angle measuring 90 degrees.
- In trigonometry, we study the properties and relationships of triangles.
- He drew a trigon with accurately measured angles.
Meaning
Trigon is commonly used in mathematics and geometry to denote a triangle or a triangular figure.
Synonyms
- triangle
- triangular shape
- triumvirate (in contexts of groups of three)