Triplicate Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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triplicate

[ˈtrɪplɪkət ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in mathematics

Containing three copies or instances of a particular subunit or element.

Examples of usage

  • The pattern is repeated in triplicate.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

To make three copies of something.

Examples of usage

  • The document needs to be triplicated for each department.

Translations

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Origin of 'triplicate'

The word 'triplicate' originated from the Latin word 'triplicatus', which is a combination of 'tri-' (meaning three) and 'plicare' (meaning to fold). The concept of triplicate has been used in various fields such as mathematics, printing, and documentation to signify threefold repetition or copying of something.


Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,961, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.