IN MATH: 1. adj. having all sides congruent. EX. A triangle with three congruent sides is called an equilateral triangle.

IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above.

APPLICATION: See list 140.

1. Name an equilateral quadrilateral.

2. An equilateral hexagon has a perimeter of 51 feet. Find the length of a side.

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