three-sided
|three/sid/ed|
A2
/ˈθriːˌsaɪdɪd/
three edges
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'three-sided' originates from the combination of the numeral 'three' and the word 'side', which comes from Old English 'sīde', meaning 'flank' or 'edge'.
Historical Evolution
'Side' evolved from Old English 'sīde' to Middle English 'side', maintaining its meaning related to edges or flanks.
Meaning Changes
The term 'three-sided' has consistently referred to objects or shapes with three edges or sides.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having three sides.
The triangle is a three-sided shape.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 13:51