Trifecta: meaning, definitions and examples

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trifecta

 

[ traษชหˆfษ›ktษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

betting outcome

A trifecta is a type of bet in horse racing where the bettor must predict the first three finishers in the correct order. This bet is considered more challenging than a simpler win or place bet because it requires not only the selection of three horses but also the exact sequencing of their finish. Winning a trifecta can yield significant payouts, making it popular among experienced bettors. It is also a term used outside of horse racing, referring to any situation where three successful outcomes are achieved simultaneously.

Synonyms

threefold, trio, triple

Examples of usage

  • She won big on a trifecta in the last race.
  • The trifecta of skill, strategy, and luck helped him succeed.
  • He placed a trifecta bet on his favorite horses.
  • Achieving a trifecta in his career made him very successful.

Translations

Translations of the word "trifecta" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trifecta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเคฟเคซเฅ‡เค•เฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trifecta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trifecta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธั„ะตะบั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trifecta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒชใƒ•ใ‚งใ‚ฏใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trifecta

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trifecta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trifecta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ฆฌํŽ™ํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑูŠููƒุชุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trifecta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trifecta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰้‡่ƒœๅˆฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trifecta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trifecta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะธั„ะตะบั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒคแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trifecta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trifecta

Etymology

The term 'trifecta' originates from the combination of the prefix 'tri-', meaning three, and the Latin term 'fecta', derived from 'facere', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It first appeared in the context of horse racing in the United States in the 1970s, reflecting the desire for a more complex betting option that would challenge the knowledge and predictive abilities of gamblers. As the popularity of parimutuel betting grew, the trifecta became a favored choice among bettors who sought higher stakes and the thrill of predicting exact outcomes. Over the years, the meaning of trifecta has expanded to encompass various fields beyond racing, including business and personal achievements, where individuals might refer to achieving a trifecta when they obtain three concurrent successes. This versatile usage underlines the term's evolution from a niche gambling term to a broader cultural reference.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,720, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.