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Oblique Triangle

A triangle that does not have a right angle, therefore all three angles are acute or obtuse.

Senses and Usages:

1. Mathematical sense:

- An oblique triangle is a triangle that is not a right triangle.

- Example sentence: In trigonometry, the Law of Sines can be used to solve oblique triangles.

- Related products: Trigonometry textbooks.

2. Geometrical sense:

- In geometry, an oblique triangle is a triangle that has no right angle.

- Example sentence: The oblique triangle had three sides of different lengths.

- Related products: Geometry books.

3. Architectural sense (local usage):

- In local architecture, oblique triangles are commonly used to create unique designs and add stability to structures.

- Example sentence: The modern building showcases various oblique triangles in its striking façade.

- Related products: Architecture books.