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trisect

Pronunciation: /trʌɪˈsɛkt/
Definition of trisect

verb

[with object]
  • divide (something) into three parts, typically three equal parts: two walls trisect the gallery

Derivatives

trisection

noun

trisector

noun

Origin:

late 17th century: from tri- 'three' + Latin sect- 'divided, cut' (from the verb secare)

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Definition of trisect in the US English dictionary
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