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triplet

triplet

4 3.7
A group of three similar things seen as one unit
  • noun
  • /ˈtrɪplɪt/
translation icon : trío
  • If those numbers were realistic, the triplet number should be 48%.
  • couplets and triplets
  • triplet codes

So it's it's quarter note, eighth note, triplet.........

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Examples

  • The center of the Leo Triplet lies 2.5 degrees south-southeast of Theta.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The artist created a stunning triplet of paintings that showcase the changing seasons.

  • Opportunities to Strengthen Triplet Families

    Academic text (2010)
  • Do you remember the triplets?

  • Known as the Leo Triplet, this trio of spiral galaxies fits easily in a 1 field of view.

    Academic text (2005)
  • In the past few years, several works have focused on phasing algorithms that make use of measured triplet phases.

    Academic text (2006)
  • So you have a single π state and triplet π state.

  • By Sylvain Chomet, who did the amazing The Triplets of Belleville.

    Blog text (20)
  • In music class, the teacher introduced a triplet rhythm that added complexity to the piece.

  • During the science experiment, we observed a triplet of chemical reactions happening simultaneously.

Synonyms

trio
vstriplet
65 2.7

A group of three people who perform together, like musicians

is a neutral set of three similar things not only performers
triad
vstriplet
32 6.1

A group of three people or things seen together

is a neutral grouping of three focusing on similarity rather than structure
triple
vstriplet
28 3.2

An amount three times as large or a group of three things

refers to any three similar things used together not as a multiplier
trinity
vstriplet
5 6.3

A group of three people or things seen as one unit

is any ordinary set of three similar things without special meaning
triunity
vstriplet
9.9

A group of three things joined and treated as one thing

is about three similar things treated as a unit without fusion
triplicity
vstriplet
9.9

A group of three things seen or used together

is the simple term for a set of three similar items not the abstract state

Antonyms

889 1.0

Two matching things considered together, like two socks

54 1.0

The number one or the digit 1

Compounds

triplet code
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A way that uses groups of three DNA letters to tell cells which parts to use to make proteins

How Many Notes

multiplet
  • Specialized
9.6
quadruplet
1 6.2
triplet
4 3.7
duple
  • Specialized
8.0

Surface Forms

triplet singular
triplets plural

Morphology

triplet = triple (transparent) = triple + let

Formed from 'triple' + the diminutive/grouping suffix '-let'; the meaning 'a unit/group of three' is directly derived.

Etymology

Triplet comes from triple meaning 'three' and the small suffix -let meaning 'small', just like in booklet. So a triplet is literally a 'small group of three', which is why we call three matching vases a triplet.