Equilaterally

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a fashion that guarantees each side and angle is identical to the others In a way that maintains equality across all parts and dimensions In an approach that emphasizes uniformity and symmetry in shape and form
2. In a manner that ensures all angles and sides are congruent and equal In a way that reflects consistency and uniformity among all edges and facets In an approach that emphasizes balance and symmetry throughout every aspect and dimension
3. In a manner that makes each side consistent in length and angle with the others

Etymology: "Equilaterally" is simply "equilateral" with the adverbial suffix "-ly" attached. The base word "equilateral" combines Latin "aequus" (equal) with "latus" (side), so it literally means "equal-sided," and the suffix turns that quality into a description of how something is done. The adverb is therefore a straightforward compound of an existing adjective and a common English ending, with no change in sense between the two parts. Because the adverb follows directly from the adjective, its meaning is fixed by that root: an action performed so that all sides or edges come out equal. The extended senses in its definitions, such as uniformity among facets or balance across every dimension, are figurative stretches of that same literal idea of equal sides.

Synonyms: evenly, uniformly, symmetrically, proportionately, regularly

Antonyms: unequally, asymmetrically, irregularly, unproportionately, disproportionately