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Meaning of scalene

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scalene

Pronunciation:/ˈskeɪ.liːn//skeɪˈliːn/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of several muscles extending from the neck to the first and second ribs.

    Example: anterior scalene

    Synonyms:scalenus
  2. A scalene triangle.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a triangle) Having sides unequal in length.

    Example: scalene triangle