trigonal Meaning & Definition
What Does Trigonal Mean?
Trigonal is an adjective that means Having three angles and three sides, triangular. It is also used to mean Of or pertaining to a crystal system with three equal and equally inclined but not perpendicular axes.
Trigonal in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtrɪɡənəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | symmetrical, symmetric and rhombohedral |
| Comparative / superlative | more trigonal, most trigonal |
Trigonal Definition (Adjective)
- Having three angles and three sides, triangular.
- Of or pertaining to a crystal system with three equal and equally inclined but not perpendicular axes.
- Relating to the trigone
Adjective
- Triangular.
Synonyms of Trigonal
Trigonal synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Trigonal
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Trigonal in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
trigonal (comparative more trigonal, superlative most trigonal)
Words That Rhyme With Trigonal
Origin of Trigonal
From Latin trigōnālis (“triangular”),[1] equivalent to trigon + -al.
Pronouncing Trigonal
The standard pronunciation of trigonal is //ˈtrɪɡənəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Trigonal
What part of speech is trigonal?
Trigonal is an adjective.
What is another word for trigonal?
Words with a similar meaning to trigonal include symmetrical, symmetric and rhombohedral. See the full list of trigonal synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of trigonal?
The comparative form is more trigonal and the superlative form is most trigonal.