trisection

English

Noun

trisection (plural trisections)

(geometry) The division of an angle into three equal parts

Usage notes

A traditional mathematical problem was to achieve this using straight edge and compass (impossible)

Related terms

trisect

Translations

division of angle into three

Finnish: (kulman) kolmijako

Anagrams

ristocetin

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