trisect

verb

tri·sect | \ˈtrī-ˌsekt,

trī-ˈsekt\

trisected; trisecting; trisects

Definition of trisect

transitive verb

: to divide into three usually equal parts

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Other Words from trisect

trisection \ˈtrī-ˌsek-shən,

trī-ˈsek- \ noun

trisector \ˈtrī-ˌsek-tər,

trī-ˈsek- \ noun

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The concert dramatically trisected his career into three parts: G-Dragon, G-Dragon vs. Kwon Jiyong, and Kwon Jiyong. — Tamar Herman, Billboard, "G-Dragon Explores His Identity at Brooklyn Stop of Act III, M.O.T.T.E Tour," 31 July 2017 Inked boxes turn into squares, and if they’re bisected or trisected, transform into tables with fields that can be filled out. — Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "Microsoft shows the power of its Pen with a new Whiteboard app and other upgrades," 23 May 2017

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