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triple

 

[ ˈtrɪpəl ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

basketball

A score of three points made in one play; a three-point field goal.

Synonyms

long-range shot, three-pointer

Examples of usage

  • He made a triple in the last minute of the game.
  • She's known for her ability to shoot triples from long range.
Context #2 | Adjective

threefold

Three times as much or as many.

Synonyms

threefold, tripled

Examples of usage

  • The company experienced a triple increase in sales this quarter.
  • The recipe calls for a triple amount of sugar compared to the original.

Translations

Translations of the word "triple" in other languages:

🇵🇹 triplo

🇮🇳 त्रैतीय

🇩🇪 dreifach

🇮🇩 tripel

🇺🇦 трикратний

🇵🇱 potrójny

🇯🇵 トリプル

🇫🇷 triple

🇪🇸 triple

🇹🇷 üçlü

🇰🇷 삼중

🇸🇦 ثلاثي

🇨🇿 trojitý

🇸🇰 trojitý

🇨🇳 三重

🇸🇮 trojni

🇮🇸 þrefaldur

🇰🇿 үштік

🇬🇪 სამმაგი

🇦🇿 üçqat

🇲🇽 triple

Etymology

The word 'triple' has its origin in the Latin word 'triplex', which means 'threefold'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The use of 'triple' to refer to a three-point score in basketball became popular in the 1980s with the introduction of the three-point line. The adjective form of 'triple' to indicate three times as much has been commonly used in various contexts over the years.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,375 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.