What does trigon mean?

Definitions for trigon
ˈtraɪ gɒntrigon

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. triangle, trigon, trilateralnoun

    a three-sided polygon

  2. triplicity, trigonnoun

    (astrology) one of four groups of the zodiac where each group consists of three signs separated from each other by 120 degrees

  3. trigonnoun

    a triangular lyre of ancient Greece and Rome

Wiktionary

  1. trigonnoun

    A triangle.

  2. trigonnoun

    An ancient triangular harp of Oriental origin which had four strings and was often used for banquet music. Also called sabbeka, sackbut, sambuca.

  3. Etymology: From τρίγωνον, neuter substantive of τρίγωνος, from τρεῖς + γωνία.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Trigonnoun

    A triangle. A term in astrology.

    Etymology: trigone, Fr.

    The ordinary height of a man ninety-six digits, the ancient Egyptians estimated to be equal to that mystical cubit among them stiled passus Ibidis, or the trigon that the Ibis makes at every step, consisting of three latera, each thirty-two digits. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

ChatGPT

  1. trigon

    A trigon is a type of mathematical function that is related to the angles of a triangle. The most common trigonometric functions include sine, cosine, and tangent, which are ratios derived from the lengths of a triangle's sides. These functions are typically used in physics, engineering, and mathematics to solve problems involving angles, waves, periodic phenomena, and circles.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Trigonnoun

    a figure having three angles; a triangle

  2. Trigonnoun

    a division consisting of three signs

  3. Trigonnoun

    trine, an aspect of two planets distant 120 degrees from each other

  4. Trigonnoun

    a kind of triangular lyre or harp

  5. Trigonnoun

    a kind of game at ball played by three persons standing at the angular points of a triangle

Wikidata

  1. Trigon

    Trigon is a fictional demon, a comic book character published by DC Comics. Trigon first appeared in New Teen Titans #2 and was created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Trigon

    trī′gon, n. a three-cornered figure, a triangle—also Trigō′non: (astrol.) the junction of three signs, the zodiac being divided into four trigons—the first or watery trigon, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces; the earthly, Taurus, Virgo, Capricornus; the airy, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius; the fiery, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.—adjs. Trig′onal, triangular in cross-section: three-angled, esp. in botany; Trigon′ic, pertaining to a trigon; Trig′onous, three-angled. [Gr. trigōnontri, tris, thrice, gōnia, an angle.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. trigon

    A geometrical figure consisting of three sides and as many angles. Also, a machine formed by spars for lifting weights, water-casks, &c. Also, a stage hung round a mast, to scrape, paint, or grease it.

  2. trigon

    See TRIANGLE.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of trigon in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of trigon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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