scalene

[ skey-leen ]

adjective

1. Geometry.
   1. (of a cone or the like) having the axis inclined to the base.
   2. (of a triangle) having three unequal sides.
2. Anatomy. of or relating to a scalenus muscle.

scalene

/ ˈskeɪliːn /

adjective

1. maths (of a triangle) having all sides of unequal length
2. anatomy of or relating to any of the scalenus muscles

scalene

/ skā′lēn′ /

1. Having three unequal sides, as a triangle that is neither equilateral nor isosceles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scalene¹

1635–45; < Late Latin scalēnus < Greek skalēnós unequal

Word History and Origins

Origin of scalene¹

C17: from Late Latin scalēnus with unequal sides, from Greek skalēnos

Example Sentences

“I didn’t come out the closet til I was, like, 21,” said Scalene OnixXx, who was dressed to the nines in a cowboy-themed outfit complete with a pink tutu and knee-high purple boots.

From Los Angeles Times

He explained on Friday that the procedure involved removing his first rib on his left side, the scalene muscle in his neck and “clipped the pec.”

From Los Angeles Times

Rosenthal, diagnosed with severe neurovascular compression, had surgery on Thursday in Dallas which involved the removal of a first rib, a pec minor release and a scalene release.

From Seattle Times

Rosenthal, diagnosed with severe neurovascular compression, had surgery on Thursday in Dallas which involved the removal of a first rib, a pec minor release and a scalene release.

From Washington Times

For just 110 rupees, I received a giant scalene triangle of thin, buttery dosa folded around a creamy mixture of potato dotted with mustard seeds.

From New York Times