tripartite

adjective

tri·​par·​tite (ˌ)trī-ˈpär-ˌtīt 

1

: divided into or composed of three parts

2

: having three corresponding parts or copies

3

: made between or involving three parties

a tripartite treaty

Synonyms of tripartite

• triple

Examples of tripartite in a Sentence

negotiated a tripartite agreement with its trading partner, with the first and second parts coming into effect immediately and the last part five years later

Recent Examples on the Web

The mealybug depends on this unique tripartite arrangement to obtain essential amino acids for its survival. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026

Britain, France, and Israel held secret meetings to create a tripartite response. — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026

The Latvian governing tripartite coalition, which also included an agrarian party, had been under strain for months over multiple issues. — ABC News, 14 May 2026

Not unlike Johnson’s tripartite scheme, Chimera comprises three distinct concepts, with dedicated areas for wine, martinis, and whiskey. — Margaret Borden, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin tripartitus, from tri- + partitus divided — more at partite

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tripartite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

tripartite

adjective

tri·​par·​tite (ˈ)trī-ˈpär-ˌtīt 

1

: divided into or made of three parts

2

: made between or involving three parties

a tripartite treaty