Trisected: meaning, definitions and examples

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trisected

 

[ traɪˈsɛktɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics, division

The term 'trisected' refers to the act of dividing something into three equal parts or sections. In geometry, this term is often used to describe angles or segments that are evenly split. Trisecting can be applied in various fields, including architecture, engineering, and art, where precise measurements are necessary. The concept relies on a clear understanding of proportions and divisions.

Synonyms

divided, sectioned, split.

Examples of usage

  • The angle was trisected accurately.
  • He trisected the segment using a compass.
  • They trisected the triangle for the design.

Translations

Translations of the word "trisected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trissecado

🇮🇳 तीरसेकंड

🇩🇪 drei geteilt

🇮🇩 trisektor

🇺🇦 трисекундний

🇵🇱 trisekcyjny

🇯🇵 三等分された

🇫🇷 triséqué

🇪🇸 trisectado

🇹🇷 üç parçaya ayrılmış

🇰🇷 삼등분된

🇸🇦 مقسوم إلى ثلاثة أجزاء

🇨🇿 trojně dělený

🇸🇰 trojnásobne delený

🇨🇳 三等分的

🇸🇮 trisekcijski

🇮🇸 þrískipting

🇰🇿 үш бөлікке бөлінген

🇬🇪 სამ ნაწილად გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 üç hissəyə bölünmüş

🇲🇽 trisectado

Etymology

The word 'trisected' is derived from the Latin prefix 'tri-', meaning three, combined with the root word 'sect', which comes from 'secare', meaning to cut. The full term reflects its mathematical origins, often dating back to classical geometry practices in ancient civilizations. It has been utilized in various mathematical texts since the Renaissance, where scholars began to explore more complex geometric constructions. Throughout history, the ability to divide shapes and angles into equal parts has been foundational in the development of geometry, making 'trisect' an important term in both theoretical and applied mathematics.