Tripled: meaning, definitions and examples

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tripled

 

[ ˈtrɪpəld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Having three times as much or as many of a specified quality or ingredient.

Synonyms

threefold, trebled, triplicate

Examples of usage

  • The recipe calls for tripled amounts of flour and sugar.
  • She received a tripled salary for working on weekends.
  • The company reported tripled profits compared to last year.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To make three times as much or as many of something.

Synonyms

increase threefold, treble, triple up

Examples of usage

  • He tripled his earnings by investing wisely.
  • The population tripled in just a few years.
  • She tripled the recipe to serve more guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "tripled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 triplicado

🇮🇳 तीन गुना

🇩🇪 verdreifacht

🇮🇩 tiga kali lipat

🇺🇦 потроєний

🇵🇱 potrojony

🇯🇵 三倍になった

🇫🇷 triplé

🇪🇸 triplicado

🇹🇷 üç katına çıkmış

🇰🇷 세 배가 된

🇸🇦 ثلاثي

🇨🇿 trojnásobný

🇸🇰 strojnásobený

🇨🇳 三倍的

🇸🇮 potrojen

🇮🇸 þrefaldur

🇰🇿 үш есе көбейтілген

🇬🇪 სამმაგი

🇦🇿 üçqat

🇲🇽 triplicado

Etymology

The word 'tripled' originated from the combination of the word 'triple' and the suffix '-ed', which indicates the past tense or past participle form of a verb. The term 'triple' comes from the Latin word 'triplex', meaning 'threefold'. The concept of tripling has been used in various fields such as mathematics, economics, and everyday life to signify a threefold increase or quantity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,360, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.