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

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

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

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