triangulated

Meanings

• the act of calculating or plotting three points in space, forming a triangle

  - "In geometry, we often talk about triangulating a position."
  - "When hiking, it's important to know how to triangulate your position using a map and compass."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with triangulated
triangulate , create , fate , great , state , wait

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. triangulate () : to cause or bring about a triangle; to determine the position of a point in space by using the angles of a triangle formed by three known points in space
   

2. triangle () : a polygon with three sides and three vertices
   

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Variants

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triangulate , triangulated , triangulates , triangulating

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Etymology

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The word 'triangulate' comes from the Latin words 'triangulus', which means 'triangle' or 'three angles'. The prefix 'tri-' means 'three', and the suffix '-ate' means 'to cause or bring about'. So, the word 'triangulate' essentially means 'to cause or bring about a triangle' or 'to determine the position of a point in space by using the angles of a triangle formed by three known points in space'.

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Trivia

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1. {"text"=>"Did you know that the term 'triangulate' was first used in the field of astronomy in the late 17th century?", "source"=>"Encyclopaedia Britannica"}

2. {"text"=>"Did you know that the first successful use of triangulation to determine the position of a ship at sea was carried out by the British Royal Navy during the late 18th century?", "source"=>"The Maritime History of the United States, Vol. I: The Colonial Period, 1607-1775"}

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How to Memorize "triangulated"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the definition of 'triangulate', use the following mnemonic: 'Triangulate' is the act of 'Triing' to 'Angle' three points in space, forming a 'Triangle'.

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