tripartite
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Definition of tripartite
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
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Synonyms for tripartite
Synonyms
threefold, treble, triadic, triple, triplex
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The other member of the tripartite automotive alliance, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. , plans to convene its board next week. — Sean Mclain, WSJ, "Nissan Board to Vote on Driving Out Carlos Ghosn," 22 Nov. 2018 Three plaques recount Muhlenberg’s tripartite life as a clergyman, soldier and statesman. — John Kelly, Washington Post, "A park on Connecticut Avenue NW has a statue of John Muhlenberg. Why?," 7 July 2018 The layout of the piece itself mimics the tripartite nature of the DMZ. — Sharon Mizota, latimes.com, "Review: At the Korean DMZ, reunification through one artist's strange lens," 7 July 2018 The leaders of Russia, Iran, and Turkey focused on Syria at a tripartite summit in Ankara Wednesday. — Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, "Syria: What Trump is signaling to Mideast allies and foes about US priorities," 5 Apr. 2018 Using a tripartite structure, Larson covers these explorers’ prior expeditions as well as those of other rivals, before providing detailed accounts of their journeys. — Ashley Shelby, New York Times, "To the Poles — Before They Started Melting," 15 June 2018 According to Dimon, however, price control will play no part in the tripartite group's approach to healthcare reform. — Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, "That big Bezos/Buffett/Dimon healthcare initiative is already bogged down in blather," 5 Apr. 2018 Foreign Minister Timo Soini said in an interview with Finnish broadcaster MTV3 that nuclear weapons are not expected to be discussed at the tripartite talks. — Washington Post, "Finnish FM: Koreas, US talks won’t include denuclearization," 20 Mar. 2018 Passing a new law in time for general elections - for the tripartite presidency and the House of Representatives - isn't that easy. — chicagotribune.com, "Bosnia is teetering on the precipice of a political crisis," 21 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tripartite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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tripartite
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English Language Learners Definition of tripartite
: involving three people, groups, or parts
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