Definition

Describing something that has three rays or branches extending from a central point.

Example

The triradiate design of the sculpture made it stand out in the gallery.

Conversation

Did you see that sculpture at the gallery?

Yeah, it was really impressive with its triradiate design.

I loved how the three rays came together so beautifully.

Absolutely! It really made the piece stand out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Triradiate is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "radiate" (from Latin "radiatus", meaning to emit rays). The word describes something that emits or has three rays or branches.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tri-' meaning three and 'radiate' meaning to emit rays — this helps you remember that triradiate refers to something that has three rays.

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