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

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

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

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

He said the symptoms from the impingement, which had been bothering him since spring training, haven’t resurfaced since he was given a scalene injection on July 26 in Los Angeles.

From Washington Post

Strasburg was administered a scalene block injection to alleviate the cervical nerve impingement in his neck on Thursday.

From Washington Post

He believes he found the remedy in the form of a scalene block injection.

From Washington Post