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English
coefficient
Etymology
ME., from L. triplus.

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪp�l|-ɪp�l

Adjective
en-adj|-

1. Made up of three related elements, often matching

#: The triple markings on this vase are quite unique.

1. Three times the quantity

#: Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.

Related terms
quadruple
double

Translations
made up of three related elements
French: triple

Three times the quantity
French: triple

Noun
en-noun

1. A drink with three portions of alcohol.

#: I've had a hard day, make that a triple.

1. US A hamburger with three patty|patties.

#: I'd like a triple with cheese.

1. baseball A three-base hit

#: The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.

1. curling A takeout shot in which three stones are removed from play.
2. mathematics A sequence of three elements; 3-tuple.

Translations
trans-top|sequence of three elements
Czech: trojice f
trans-mid
trans-bottom

Verb
en-verb|tripl|ing

1. To multiply by three

#: The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter.

1. baseball To get a three-base hit

#: The batter tripled into the gap.

Translations
Multiply by three
French: tripler

See also
single
double
treble
quadruple
quintuple
sextuple
triple jump
triple sec

French

Etymology
From L.|fr triplus.

Noun
fr-noun|m

1. #Noun|triple

Italian

Adjective
triple f

1. Feminine plural form of triplo

Category:Italian adjective forms

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