of a triangle. : having the three sides of unequal length — see triangle illustration.

What does it mean if a triangle is scalene?

A scalene triangle is a triangle in which all three sides have different lengths. Also the angles of a scalene triangle have different measures. Some right triangles can be a scalene triangle when the other two angles or the legs are not congruent.

What is an example of a scalene triangle?

Scalene triangles are triangles with sides of different lengths or simply a triangle with noncongruent sides. For example, a triangle of side lengths of 2 cm, 3 cm, and 4 cm can be considered a scalene triangle.