1. n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one (view details)
2. adj. having three units or components or elements (view details)

Meaning 1: (noun) the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
Synonym(s): 3 ( what does 3 stand for? ), III ( what does III stand for? ), deuce-ace ( what does deuce-ace stand for? ), leash ( what does leash stand for? ), tercet ( what does tercet stand for? ), ternion ( what does ternion stand for? ), terzetto ( what does terzetto stand for? ), three ( what does three stand for? ), threesome ( what does threesome stand for? ), tierce ( what does tierce stand for? ), trey ( what does trey stand for? ), triad ( what does triad stand for? ), trine ( what does trine stand for? ), trinity ( what does trinity stand for? ), trio ( what does trio stand for? ), triplet ( what does triplet stand for? ), troika ( what does troika stand for? )

Meaning 2: (adjective) having three units or components or elements
Usage Example(s): a ternary operation, a treble row of red beads, overcrowding made triple sessions necessary, triple time has three beats per measure, triplex windows
Synonym(s): treble ( what does treble stand for? ), triple ( what does triple stand for? ), triplex ( what does triplex stand for? )
Similar(s): multiple ( what does multiple stand for? )

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