Tripartite: meaning, definitions and examples

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tripartite

 

[ traɪˈpɑːrtaɪt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

political arrangement

Tripartite refers to something that is made up of three parts, often concerning relationships or agreements involving three parties. In political terms, it can describe a system or agreement that consists of three distinct entities working together. This type of arrangement is common in various governance structures, alliances, and negotiations.

Synonyms

ternary, three-part, threefold

Examples of usage

  • The tripartite agreement between the countries aimed to enhance cooperation.
  • They formed a tripartite coalition to address environmental issues.
  • The committee's tripartite approach included businesses, government, and civil society.

Translations

Translations of the word "tripartite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tripartite

🇮🇳 त्रैतीयक

🇩🇪 dreigliedrig

🇮🇩 tripartit

🇺🇦 трипартитний

🇵🇱 trójstronny

🇯🇵 三者間の

🇫🇷 tripartite

🇪🇸 tripartito

🇹🇷 üç taraflı

🇰🇷 삼자간의

🇸🇦 ثلاثي الأطراف

🇨🇿 třístranný

🇸🇰 trojstranný

🇨🇳 三方的

🇸🇮 tripartitni

🇮🇸 þríhliða

🇰🇿 үшжақты

🇬🇪 სამპარტნიორო

🇦🇿 üçtərəfli

🇲🇽 tripartito

Word origin

The term 'tripartite' originates from the Latin word 'tripartitus', which means 'divided into three parts'. The prefix 'tri-' signifies 'three', while 'partite' comes from the Latin 'partire', meaning 'to divide'. The use of 'tripartite' dates back to at least the 19th century and has been employed in various fields, including law, politics, and sociology. It describes arrangements or structures that involve three distinct components or entities. The concept became particularly relevant in the context of international relations as nations formed tripartite alliances for strategic purposes, particularly during times of conflict or negotiation. The term is still widely used today to describe agreements and relationships that involve three parties.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,581, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.