Definition

To divide something into three equal parts.

Example

The teacher asked the students to trisect the angle using a protractor.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I learned how to trisect lines in math class today.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it’s cool to see how you can split things into three equal parts.

Definitely! I never thought geometry could be so fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trisect → It is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "sect" (from Latin "secare", meaning to cut). The word "trisect" means to cut something into three parts.

Memory Tip

Think of cutting something into 'three' ('tri-') pieces — that's what trisect means.

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