trichotomously

/traɪˈkɑtəməsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is divided into three parts, branches, or categories.
    • The data was organized trichotomously, separating responses into low, medium, and high groups.
    • The philosopher argued trichotomously, presenting three distinct perspectives on the issue.
    • The plant's stem grew trichotomously, branching into three directions at each node.
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