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Triplet

//ˈtɹɪplət// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
Noun
  1. 1
    A set of three, particularly; A group of three notes played or written where two notes would ordinarily be; a form of tuplet.
  2. 2
    a set of three similar things considered as a unit wordnet
  3. 3
    A set of three, particularly; A triquark.
  4. 4
    one of three offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy wordnet
  5. 5
    A set of three, particularly; A quantum state with three allowed projections for the spin.
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  1. 6
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one wordnet
  2. 7
    A set of three, particularly; A constructed gem consisting of a thin slice of natural opal sandwiched between a clear glass or quartz top and a synthetic or stone backing that enhances the colour of the opal.
  3. 8
    One of a group of three, particularly
  4. 9
    One of a group of three, particularly; One of a group of three siblings born at the same time to the same mother.

Etymology

Etymology 1

PIE word *tréyes From triple + -et.

Etymology 2

Variant of Triplett.

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