trifurcation

Meanings

• noun

  The division of a single path or stream into three branches.

  - "The trifurcation of the river created three distinct habitats for various species."
  - "The trifurcation in the road was marked by three signs indicating the different directions."

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Variants

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trifurcate , trifurcated , trifurcates , trifurcating , trifurcation , trifurcations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'trifurcus' meaning 'having three forks or branches'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'trifurcation' was first used in the field of mathematics in the 17th century.

2. In the human body, the trifurcation of the carotid artery is a common site for atherosclerosis and stroke.

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Related Concepts

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1. branching: The process of dividing into two or more parts, especially as the branches of a tree or river.

2. fork: A branch or division, especially one that arises from a single source.

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Culture

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Trifurcation is a concept that can be found in various fields such as mathematics, biology, and engineering. In mathematics, it is used to describe the behavior of certain functions. In biology, it is used to describe the division of a nerve fiber into three branches. In engineering, it is used to describe the splitting of a pipeline or conduit into three branches.

How to Memorize "trifurcation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with three branches growing from a single trunk.
   - Visualize a river splitting into three separate channels.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a fork with three prongs.
   - Think of the word 'trifecta', which means 'third in a race' and has a similar sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'three' in 'trifurcation'.
   - Think of the word 'fork' and remember that it has three prongs.

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