How Do You Spell TRISECT?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈa͡ɪsɛkt] (IPA)

The word "trisect" is spelled with six letters and three syllables. Its phonetic transcription is /traɪˈsɛkt/. The "tri" at the beginning indicates that it has three parts or sections, while "sect" means to cut or divide. The "i" in the first syllable is pronounced like the "ai" in "braid" and the "e" in the final syllable is pronounced like the "e" in "set". This word is commonly used in geometry and mathematics to refer to the act of dividing into three equal parts.

TRISECT Meaning and Definition

1. Trisect is a transitive verb that refers to the act of dividing something into three equal parts. It comes from the Latin word "trisectus," which is derived from the prefix "tri-" meaning "three" and the verb "secare" meaning "to cut." Trisecting is a mathematical process commonly used in geometry and arithmetic.

   In geometry, to trisect a line segment means to divide it into three equal parts. This process involves drawing two lines that intersect the given line segment such that all three resulting segments are of the same length. Trisecting angles also involves dividing them into three equal measures. This can be achieved through the construction of certain geometric shapes or using other mathematical techniques.

   Outside the realm of mathematics, trisecting may be used more broadly to describe the act of dividing or splitting something into three equal parts. For instance, in art or design, a given shape can be trisected to create balanced and harmonious compositions. Trisecting can be applied in various fields where equal subdivision or distribution is desired, such as in carpentry, culinary measurements, or even social sciences.

   Overall, trisecting involves dividing something into three equal parts, usually for mathematical or practical purposes, and is useful in geometry, arithmetic, and other disciplines that involve partitioning or dividing objects.

2. To cut or divide into three equal parts.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for TRISECT

• driect
• drirect
• traject
• trist
• trifect
• tricept
• tragect
• triceht
• trict
• trinett
• trisee
• triscs
• trnsect
• trisecs
• urisepti
• trideca
• Brikect
• urisece

Etymology of TRISECT

The word trisect is derived from the Latin word trisectus, which comes from the prefix tri- meaning three and the verb secare meaning to cut. Thus, trisect essentially means to cut into three equal parts.

Similar spelling words for TRISECT

• traskite,
• trajectory,
• dresscode,
• trezeguet,
• trisakti,
• terskite,
• dress code,
• trezise,
• truscott,
• triscuit,
• TORSCOT.

Conjugate verb Trisect

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have trisected

you would have trisected

he/she/it would have trisected

we would have trisected

they would have trisected

I would have trisect

you would have trisect

he/she/it would have trisect

we would have trisect

they would have trisect

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been trisecting

you would have been trisecting

he/she/it would have been trisecting

we would have been trisecting

they would have been trisecting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would trisect

you would trisect

he/she/it would trisect

we would trisect

they would trisect

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be trisecting

you would be trisecting

he/she/it would be trisecting

we would be trisecting

they would be trisecting

FUTURE

I will trisect

you will trisect

he/she/it will trisect

we will trisect

they will trisect

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be trisecting

you will be trisecting

he/she/it will be trisecting

we will be trisecting

they will be trisecting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have trisected

you will have trisected

he/she/it will have trisected

we will have trisected

they will have trisected

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been trisecting

you will have been trisecting

he/she/it will have been trisecting

we will have been trisecting

they will have been trisecting

IMPERATIVE

you trisect

we let´s trisect

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to trisect

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was trisecting

you were trisecting

he/she/it was trisecting

we were trisecting

they were trisecting

PAST PARTICIPLE

trisected

PAST PERFECT

I had trisected

you had trisected

he/she/it had trisected

we had trisected

they had trisected

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been trisecting

you had been trisecting

he/she/it had been trisecting

we had been trisecting

they had been trisecting

PRESENT

I trisect

you trisect

he/she/it trisects

we trisect

they trisect

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am trisecting

you are trisecting

he/she/it is trisecting

we are trisecting

they are trisecting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

trisecting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have trisected

you have trisected

he/she/it has trisected

we have trisected

they have trisected

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been trisecting

you have been trisecting

he/she/it has been trisecting

we have been trisecting

they have been trisecting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it trisect

SIMPLE PAST

I trisected

you trisected

he/she/it trisected

we trisected

they trisected