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triforce

A shape composed of three equilateral triangles arranged in such a manner that a fourth triangle of identical size, but pointing the opposite direction, could fit between them.

ˈtɹaɪfɔɹsCurrent130 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

A shape composed of three equilateral triangles arranged in such a manner that a fourth triangle of identical size, but pointing the opposite direction, could fit between them.

Origin: From , from . First used in the Legend of Zelda video game franchise for a magical artefact in that fictional universe. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

"triforce" means: A shape composed of three equilateral triangles arranged in such a manner that a fourth triangle of identical size, but pointing the opposit.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"triforce" means: A shape composed of three equilateral triangles arranged in such a manner that a fourth triangle of identical size, but pointing the opposit.... Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

Cluster: attractiveness
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  • “I love these seemingly random ones, like it isn't an established in-universe urban legend of, say, finding the Triforce or w/e (even though we already know where all the pieces are in OoT, like GUYS did y'all not read? Lol)”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(internet slang, historical) To post three Unicode triangles (▲) arranged in this configuration, especially on 4chan, where a simple copy-and-paste would display incorrectly and expose newbies.

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  • “👀 Looking forward to the triforce of controllers!.. Is it still a triforce if it's Mario characters..? 😂😅”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Variant no. 15: Triforced Draconic Tyla ( #Legendofzelda #triforce #Nintendo #digitalart #fanart)”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “fun new challenge: draw your oc in a triforce tee and cargo shorts”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The plan was to do Triforce Tuesday. Today I have some planning and figuring things out for my mini series of Walking through Trauma. Not only is weight loss difficult, but so is opening old wounds to recount everything that has happened.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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"triforce" means: A shape composed of three equilateral triangles arranged in such a manner that a fourth triangle of identical size, but pointing the opposit.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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