Thirds

/θɜrdz/ noun

Definition

each of three equal parts into which something is divided

Etymology

Old English 'þridda', from Proto-Germanic 'thridja', related to 'three'

Kelly Says

The 'rule of thirds' in photography and art shows how this mathematical concept became an aesthetic principle - our eyes naturally find thirds pleasing!

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