shape vs triangle

triangle vs shape

shape and triangle both are nouns.

shape is a verb but triangle is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shape	Yes	No	Yes	No
triangle	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, triangle is a hyponym of shape; that is, triangle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:

shape: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
triangle: something approximating the shape of a triangle

Other hyponyms of shape include solid, plane, sheet, natural shape, flair, flare, figure, line, angular shape, angularity, round shape, distorted shape, distortion, amorphous shape, connection, connexion, link, circle, square, column, pillar, tower, plume.

shape (noun)	triangle (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance	a percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent in the shape of an open triangle
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)	any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles
the visual appearance of something or someone	a three-sided polygon
alternative names for the body of a human being	something approximating the shape of a triangle
a perceptual structure
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

shape (verb)	triangle (verb)
give shape or form to
shape or influence; give direction to
make something, usually for a specific function

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