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Definitions from WordNet

Adjective scalene has 2 senses
  1. scalene - of a triangle having three sides of different lengths
  2. scalene - of or relating to any of the scalene muscles

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scalene (adjective)

1. (geometry) Referring to a triangle that has three sides of different lengths.

Example sentence: The scalene triangle had sides of lengths 5 cm, 7 cm, and 9 cm.

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scalene (adjective)

2. (anatomy) Pertaining to the scalene muscles, a set of three muscles located in the neck.

Example sentence: The strained scalene muscles caused her neck to become stiff and painful.

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scalene (adjective)

3. (chemistry) Describing a crystal shape that does not possess any sides of equal length or any right angles.

Example sentence: The mineral formed into a beautiful scalene crystal with unique angles and proportions.

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scalene (noun)

4. (music) A musical instrument resembling a harp, typically with fewer strings or a different arrangement of strings.

Example sentence: The musician played a beautiful melody on a unique scalene instrument.

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