TRISECTION

Noun

trisection (countable and uncountable, plural trisections)

(geometry) The division of an angle into three equal parts.

Anagrams

• ristocetin, tricotines

Source: Wiktionary


Tri*sec"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. trisection.]

Definition: The division of a thing into three parts, Specifically: (Geom.) the division of an angle into three equal parts.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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