triplet

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

trip·let

noun \ˈtri-plət\

Definition of TRIPLET

1
: a unit of three lines of verse
2
a : a combination, set, or group of three b : a group of three elementary particles (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
: one of three children or offspring born at one birth
4
: a group of three musical notes or tones performed in the time of two of the same value

Examples of TRIPLET

  1. <the theater piece is actually a triplet of comedy sketches, all of them having romantic love as their theme>

Origin of TRIPLET

2triple
First Known Use: 1656

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