Origin: 1300-1400 Latin triangulum, from tri- ( ➔ TRI-) + angulus angle
1math, geometry a flat shape with three straight sides2something that is shaped like a triangle3eng. lang. arts a musical instrument made of metal bent in the shape of a triangle, that you hit to make a ringing sound4math, geometry a flat plastic object with three sides that has one angle of 90° and is used for drawing angles → see alsolove triangle