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scalene

/ˈskeɪ.liːn/

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adjective

/ˈskeɪ.liːn/C2formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает треугольник с тремя сторонами разной длины; также используется в анатомии для мышц с неравными сторонами.

Describes a triangle with three sides of different lengths; also used in anatomy for muscles with unequal sides.

  1. Triangle with unequal sidesB2formal

    Describes a triangle in which all three sides have different lengths.

    ruРазносторонний

    • A scalene triangle has no equal sides.
    • The geometry problem required calculating the area of a scalene triangle.
    • All three angles in a scalene triangle are also different.

    Antonymsequilateralisosceles

  2. Relating to neck musclesC1formalmedical

    Pertaining to any of the three paired muscles (anterior, middle, posterior) located in the neck.

    ruЛестничные мышцы

    • The scalene muscles help with breathing and neck movement.
    • Injury to the scalene muscles can cause neck pain.
    • The physical therapist focused on stretching the scalene group.
Forms
  • more scalene comparative form
  • most scalene superlative form