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three-cornered

three-cornered

5.0
Involving three people or groups
  • adjective
  • /θriː ˈkɔrnərd/
translation icon : tripartito
  • Negotiations became more complicated after a three-cornered agreement was proposed.

Examples

  • We had a three-cornered discussion about the project.

  • There was a three-cornered debate among the students, each representing a different viewpoint.

  • The election turned into a three-cornered contest when the independent candidate joined the race.

  • The three-cornered agreement involved the government, the company, and the union.

  • The negotiation involved a three-cornered agreement between the two companies and the government.

  • In the three-cornered race, each candidate represented a different political party.

  • The charity event was a three-cornered partnership between local businesses, schools, and community organizations.

Synonyms

three-way
vsthree-cornered
24 3.9

Involving three people, groups or parts

is used for general relations or descriptions of any three entities
trilateral
vsthree-cornered
5 7.4

Having three sides or involving three countries

is a general term for involvement or relation of three entities
threefold
vsthree-cornered
3 4.5

Having three parts or aspects

emphasizes involvement of distinct parties or groups rather than mere parts
tripartite
vsthree-cornered
  • Formal
3 7.9

Involving three groups working together

is the broader descriptor for any connection of three entities
three-party
vsthree-cornered
1 4.9

Involving three different people or groups who take part

is broader and applies to any relation or thing with three entities
three-sided
vsthree-cornered
1 1.5

Having three sides

focuses on relations or involvement of three parties, not only shape
tricornered
vsthree-cornered
7.3

Involving three people or groups in a disagreement

is the neutral general term for any involvement of three parties
ternary
vsthree-cornered
  • Specialized
7.7

Having three parts

is about participation or relations among three parties, not technical components

Antonyms

two-party
25 5.1

Relating to two sides, often in politics or law

Surface Forms

three-cornered positive

Morphology

three-cornered = three + corner (semi-transparent) = three + corner + ed

Built from 'three' + 'corner' + '-ed', but the sense 'involving three parties/sides' is a metaphorical extension from a physical triangle to a triadic relationship.

Etymology

Three-cornered is made by joining three ('three') and corner ('corner'), so it can also describe a situation or contest with three sides or groups, which is why a three-cornered agreement means 'involving three parties'.