Trisection
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trisection is a noun meaning (geometry) The act of division of something (such as an angle, line segment, or circle) into three parts, especially three equal parts.
Meaning
(geometry) The act of division of something (such as an angle, line segment, or circle) into three parts, especially three equal parts.
More Meanings
- Any of the three portions thus produced.
Example Sentences
A traditional (but impossible) mathematical problem was to achieve trisection using a straight edge and compass.
Word Forms
- trisections
Synonyms for trisection
Depending on context, synonyms include trisegmentation, third, one-third.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tripartition, triangle, tricotomy, quadrisection, tetrachotomy, trigon.
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