love polygon

/ˈlʌv ˈpɒlɪɡən/

noun

A situation in which at least two people vie for the love of another individual.

Meanings

nounlove polygon (plural love polygons)

plural love polygons

  1. A situation in which at least two people vie for the love of another individual.

    This entangled love polygon (for it is far larger than a triangle) would seem to be at the heart of the conflict among the characters.6 Clearly, unrequited love, love triangles, intense fascinations, the absurdities of love,[…]

    2020 November 17, Dianne Rothleder, Fraught Decisions in Plato and Shakespeare, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, →ISBN, page 43
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