Scalene

/ˈskeɪliːn/ adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Ellipsis of scalene muscle. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
2
Ellipsis of scalene triangle. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

Adjective

1
Having sides all unequal in length. not-comparable
"scalene triangle"
2
Of or pertaining to the scalene muscle. not-comparable

Adjective

1
of or relating to any of the scalene muscles wordnet
2
of a triangle having three sides of different lengths wordnet

Synonyms

asymmetric irregular oblique neck muscle scalene muscle group scalenus

Antonyms

equilateral isosceles rectus neck muscle

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin scalēnus (“of unequal sides”), from Ancient Greek σκᾰληνός (skălēnós, “uneven, unequal”).

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