triangulate

Describes something that is divided into or composed of triangles; also used figuratively to describe a process of dividing or analyzing into three parts or perspectives.

• 🇫🇷Qualifie quelque chose qui est divisé en triangles ou qui en est composé ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire un processus de division ou d'analyse en trois parties ou points de vue.

1. Composed of or marked with triangles C1 formal

   Having a shape or pattern made up of triangles.

   • The architect designed a triangulate roof structure.
   • The artist used a triangulate pattern in the mosaic.
   • The triangulate arrangement of the beams provided extra stability.

   🇫🇷triangulé

   Synonymes: three-corneredtriangulartrigonal

• more triangulate comparative form
• most triangulate superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of determining the location, position, or value of something by using three reference points or sources, often in surveying, navigation, or analysis.

• 🇫🇷Verbe désignant l'action de déterminer une position, une localisation ou une valeur à l'aide de trois points de référence ou sources, souvent en géodésie, en navigation ou en analyse.

1. Divide into triangles C1 formal

   To divide an area or shape into triangles, or to give something a triangular form.

   • The artist triangulated the canvas to create a geometric pattern.
   • Engineers triangulated the structure to improve its stability.
   • The map was triangulated to simplify the survey process.

   🇫🇷Diviser en triangles

2. Measure using trigonometry C1 formal

   To determine distances, positions, or angles using trigonometric methods.

   • The surveyors triangulated the distance between the two peaks.
   • Using a theodolite, they triangulated the height of the building.
   • The team triangulated the location of the shipwreck.

   🇫🇷Trianguler (mesure par triangulation)

3. Survey by triangulation C1 formal

   To survey an area by dividing it into a network of triangles and measuring their angles and sides.

   • The land was triangulated to create an accurate topographical map.
   • They triangulated the entire region for the new development project.
   • Geologists triangulated the area to study the fault lines.

   🇫🇷lever par triangulation

• triangulated past participle
• triangulated past simple
• triangulating present participle
• triangulates third person singular