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triplicity

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /tɹɪˈplɪsɪti/
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  • rhymes with -ɪsɪti

1

noun

Meaning 1

The quality or state of being triple or threefold; trebleness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The division of the twelve signs according to the four elements.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: astrology, human-sciences, mysticism, philosophy, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

the property of being triple

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: magnitude

4

noun

Meaning 4

(astrology) one of four groups of the zodiac where each group consists of three signs separated from each other by 120 degrees

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trigon

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: trio, triad, triplet, triple

History

Etymology

From triplic(ate) + -ity, from Latin triplicitas, from Latin triplex, triplicis (“threefold”). Compare French triplicité. See triplicate.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: triplicité — state of being threefold
  • German: Triplizität — state of being threefold
  • German: Dreifaltigkeit — state of being threefold
  • German: Dreiergruppe — state of being threefold
  • German: Dreifachheit — state of being threefold
  • German: Dreiheit — state of being threefold
  • Latin: triplicitās — state of being threefold