Morley triangle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a number of triangles described in Morley's trisector theorem, especially the equilateral triangle formed from the points of intersection of adjacent angle trisectors of a given triangle.

Word forms

Morley triangle Morley triangles

Etymology

Named for Anglo-American mathematician Frank Morley.

Synonyms

equilateral triangle formed by intersection points of adjacent trisectors

Related words

Morley centre Morley center Hofstadter point

Derived words

second Morley triangle third Morley triangle
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