triplicity
noun
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Definition of triplicity
1
: one of the groups of three signs each distant 120 degrees from the other two into which the signs of the zodiac are divided
— called also
trigon
2 : the quality or state of being triple or threefold
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There are four triplicities and quadruplicities that further categorize the twelve signs. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "Each Zodiac Sign's Unique Personality Traits, Explained by an Astrologer," 28 Oct. 2018 There are four triplicities and quadruplicities that further categorize the twelve signs. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "Each Zodiac Sign's Unique Personality Traits, Explained by an Astrologer," 28 Oct. 2018 Shaping layers of form derived from a triplicity of sources: the author, the subject, and myself as the artist; Mnemosyne is a representation of Life in its multi-bodied existence. — Vogue, "Nick Georgiou Is the Artist Behind the Extraordinary Book Sculptures at Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Gioielleria Show," 11 Apr. 2018 There are four triplicities and quadruplicities that further categorize the twelve signs. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "Each Zodiac Sign's Unique Personality Traits, Explained by an Astrologist," 2 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'triplicity.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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