Trigon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹaɪɡɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trigon is a noun meaning (countable, geometry, rare) A triangle.
Meaning
(countable, geometry, rare) A triangle.
More Meanings
- (countable, astrology) A division consisting of three star signs.
- (countable, astrology) A trine; an aspect of two planets distant 120 degrees from each other.
- (uncountable, historical) An old ball game played by three people standing in a triangular formation. (See Wikipedia's entry for the game)
- (countable, zoology) The cusp (cutting region) of the crown of an upper molar, usually the anterior part.
- (countable, historical, music) An ancient triangular harp of Oriental origin which had four strings and was often used for banquet music. Also called sabbeka, sackbut, sambuca.
Example Sentences
The Cancer trigon is composed of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
In the horoscope of Christ's nativity.[…]Whether a trigon or no, this tetragon I am sure there was.
Word Forms
- trigons
Synonyms for trigon
Depending on context, synonyms include triangle, trilateral.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include triangle, trilateral, trig, trigonon, tetragon, triacontatetragon.
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