Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪplɪt/

Definitions of triplet

noun a group or set of three similar things

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a triplet of ducks swimming in the pond.

A2 The triplet of siblings always wore matching outfits.

B1 The band consisted of a triplet of musicians who played different instruments.

B2 The scientist discovered a triplet of stars orbiting each other in a unique pattern.

C1 The novel featured a triplet of main characters whose lives intertwined in unexpected ways.

C2 The triplets of DNA bases determine the genetic code for protein synthesis.

adjective relating to or consisting of three individuals or items

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a triplet rainbow in the sky.

A2 The store had a triplet set of matching chairs for sale.

B1 The band consisted of a triplet of talented musicians.

B2 The triplets of puppies were all adopted by loving families.

C1 The scientist discovered a triplet pattern in the data.

C2 The artist created a masterpiece using a triplet color scheme.

Examples of triplet in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained the risks associated with carrying triplets to the expectant mother.

informal My cousin is expecting triplets, can you believe it?

slang She's got a whole triplet situation going on, it's wild.

figurative The three siblings were like triplets in their close bond and similar personalities.

Grammatical Forms of triplet

past tense

tripleted

plural

triplets

comparative

more triplet

superlative

most triplet

present tense

triplet

future tense

will triplet

perfect tense

have triplet

continuous tense

is tripletting

singular

triplet

positive degree

triplet

infinitive

to triplet

gerund

tripleting

participle

tripleting

Origin and Evolution of triplet

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'triplet' originated from the Latin word 'triplicem', which means 'threefold'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a group of three related things or people, the term 'triplet' has evolved to also refer to a set of three similar musical notes played or sung together in a piece of music.