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Definition of Scalene

1. Adjective. Of a triangle having three sides of different lengths.

Definition of Scalene

1. a. Having the sides and angles unequal; -- said of a triangle.

2. n. A triangle having its sides and angles unequal.

Definition of Scalene

1. Adjective. (geometry of a triangle) Having each of its three sides of different lengths. ¹

2. Noun. A scalene muscle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scalene

1. designating a triangle having no two sides equal [adj]

Medical Definition of Scalene

1. 1. Having the sides and angles unequal; said of a triangle. Having the axis inclined to the base, as a cone. 2. Designating several triangular muscles called scalene muscles. Of or pertaining to the scalene muscles. Scalene muscles, a group of muscles, usually three on each side in man, extending from the cervical vertebrae to the first and second ribs. Origin: L. Scalenus, Gr., cf. F. Scalene. A triangle having its sides and angles unequal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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