tripos
noun /ˈtraɪpɒs/
/ˈtraɪpɑːs/
[singular] (plural triposes
/ˈtraɪpɒsɪz/
/ˈtraɪpɑːsɪz/
)- the examinations for a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree in certain subjects at Cambridge University. The name is also given to the course of study for the BA degree in these subjects.