triplet

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
  2. noun one of three offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
  3. noun a set of three similar things considered as a unit

Etymology

PIE word *tréyes From triple + -et.

In classic literature

Synonyms

three, 3, III, trio, threesome, tierce, leash, troika, triad, trine, trinity, ternary, ternion, tercet, terzetto, trey, deuce-ace

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