trichotomy noun.
[trʌɪ'kɒtǝmi, trɪ-] E17.[formed as TRICHO-2 + -TOMY.]Division (esp. sharply defined) into three parts, classes, or categories; an instance of this;
esp. (
Theology) division of human nature into body, soul, and spirit.
■ tricho'tomic adjective =
TRICHOTOMOUS L19. ■ trichotomize verb trans. & intrans. divide into three parts or categories
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