triradius

/trɪˈreɪdiəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A point on a fingerprint where three ridges meet.

“The detective examined the triradius on the suspect’s fingerprint to determine their identity.”

2. noun

A point on a leaf where three veins meet.

“The botanist studied the triradius on the plant’s leaf to understand its vascular system.”

Synonyms

  • ridge intersection
  • vein intersection

Antonyms

  • singularity