US /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ UK /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/
noun Freq #20361

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.

    Poseidon's trident

  2. 2
    noun

    A curve of third order of the form

    xy+ax³+bx²+cx=d,

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Synonyms
2 noun · a curve of third order of... trident curve
Word family
Derived forms tridentaltridentlike
Related forms trisulatryzub

Etymology

PIE word *tréyes From Latin tridēns, from tri- (“three”) + dēns (“tooth”).

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