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trigon

|tri-gon|

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/ˈtraɪɡɒn/

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/ˈtrɪɡɒn/

three angles

Etymology
Etymology Information

'trigon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'trigonon,' where 'tri-' meant 'three' and 'gonia' meant 'angle.'

Historical Evolution

'trigonon' changed from the Greek word 'trigonon' and eventually became the modern English word 'trigon.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'three angles,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'triangle' or 'astrological group of three signs.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a triangle or a three-sided polygon.

The ancient Greeks studied the properties of the trigon.

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Noun 2

an astrological term referring to a group of three signs of the zodiac that are 120 degrees apart.

In astrology, a trigon is considered harmonious.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42