IPA: //trɪˈnoʊdəl//
KK: /trɪˈnoʊdəl/
Describing something that has three distinct points or junctions.
The trinodal structure of the bridge allows for better weight distribution.
Trinodal is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "nodus" (meaning node or knot). The word refers to something that has three nodes or points of connection.
Think of 'tri-' meaning three and 'nodus' meaning a knot or connection — trinodal describes something with three points of connection.