Tripled: meaning, definitions and examples
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tripled
[ ˈtrɪpəld ]
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.
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.
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