triplicity

noun

tri·plic·i·ty | \tri-ˈpli-sə-tē,

trī-\

plural triplicities

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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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. 2018

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