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单词 triplets
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triplet

noun

trip·​let ˈtri-plət How to pronounce triplet (audio)
1
: one of three offspring produced in the same pregnancy
2
a
: a combination, set, or group of three
b
: a group of three elementary particles (such as positive, negative, and neutral pions) with different charge states but otherwise similar properties
c
: an atom or molecule with an even number of electrons that have a net magnetic moment
d
: codon
3
: a group of three musical notes or tones performed in the time of two of the same value
4
: a unit of three lines of verse

Synonyms

  • threesome
  • triad
  • trifecta
  • trinity
  • trio
  • triple
  • triumvirate
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Example Sentences

the theater piece is actually a triplet of comedy sketches, all of them having romantic love as their theme
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Word History

Etymology

triple entry 2

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Kids Definition

triplet

noun

trip·​let ˈtri-plət How to pronounce triplet (audio)
1
: a combination, set, or group of three
2
: one of three offspring born at one birth

Medical Definition

triplet

noun

trip·​let ˈtrip-lət How to pronounce triplet (audio)
1
a
: a combination, set, or group of three
b
: an atom or molecule with an even number of electrons that have a net magnetic moment
c
: codon
2
a
: one of three children or offspring born at one birth
b
triplets plural : a group of three offspring born at one birth
3
: a combination of three lenses

triplets

noun

plural of triplet
as in trios
a group of three the theater piece is actually a triplet of comedy sketches, all of them having romantic love as their theme

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • trios
  • triads
  • triples
  • trinities
  • threesomes
  • trilogies
  • triumvirates
  • trifectas
  • triplicates
  • triple crowns
  • triptychs
  • triplexes
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