Trichotomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɹaɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trichotomy is a noun meaning Division or separation into three groups or pieces.
Meaning
Division or separation into three groups or pieces.
More Meanings
- (algebra) the property of an order relation whereby, given an ordered pair of elements (of a given algebraic structure), exactly one of these is true: the first element is 'less than' the second one, the second is 'less than' the first, or the two elements are equal.
Example Sentences
[A linear order] obeys the following trichotomy law[.]
Word Forms
- trichotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trichotomization, multichotomy, trisegmentation, trifurcation, monochotomy, bisection.
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