trisect

[ trahy-sekt, trahy-sekt ]

verb (used with object)

to divide into three parts, especially into three equal parts.

Origin of trisect

1685–95; tri- + -sect<Latin sectus, past participle of secāre to cut, sever; see section

Other words from trisect

tri·sec·tion, noun
tri·sec·tor, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for trisect

trisect

/ (traɪˈsɛkt) /

verb

(tr) to divide into three parts, esp three equal parts

Origin of trisect

C17: tri- + -sect from Latin secāre to cut

Derived forms of trisect

trisection (traɪˈsɛkʃən), noun
trisector, noun

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