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triplication

triplication

7.8
Repeating a word or phrase three times to add emphasis
  • noun
  • /ˌtraɪpəˈleɪʃən/
  • Literature
translation icon : triplicación
  • The poet used triplication to emphasize her main theme.

Examples

  • The politician's speech used triplication to make his message more memorable.

  • Writers often employ triplication for dramatic or persuasive effect in their work.

  • In her presentation, she relied on triplication to highlight the importance of the main point.

  • In his speech, he employed triplication for dramatic effect.

  • In his speech, the lecturer effectively used triplication to reinforce his key arguments.

  • Authors frequently use triplication in their writing to make their messages more impactful.

  • The coach emphasized the importance of teamwork by employing triplication during his talk.

Synonyms

repetition
vstriplication
  • Literature
10 3.2

Using the same word or phrase to make a point stronger and create a rhythm

occurs three times in a row for emphasis
reiteration
vstriplication
3 4.9

An action of saying or doing the same thing again to make it clear and show its importance

occurs three times in a row for emphasis
repeating
vstriplication
1 1.8

Doing something again to practice or make it clear

occurs three times in a row for emphasis
epizeuxis
vstriplication
  • Literature
9.9

A quick repeat of a word to add emphasis

occurs three times in a row for emphasis
gemination
vstriplication
  • Literature
9.9

Repeating a word or short phrase immediately to make it stronger

occurs three times in a row for emphasis
ploce
vstriplication
  • Literature
9.9

Repeating a word or short phrase in a sentence to add emphasis

occurs three times in a row for emphasis

How Many

triplication
  • Literature
7.8
duplication
17 3.5
repetition
44 2.0
once
1.0

Surface Forms

triplication singular
triplications plural

Morphology

triplication = triplicate (transparent) = tri + plic + ation

Formed by adding the nominalizing suffix '-ation' to the base 'triplicate', preserving the sense of 'threefold' or 'three copies'.

Etymology

Triplication comes from the parts tri- 'three' and plicare 'to fold', the same root behind common words like triple and duplicate. Think of it as folding an idea into three parts by saying it three times, so triplication means repeating a word or phrase three times for effect.