plural triplets
1
: one of three offspring produced in the same pregnancy
2
a
: a combination, set, or group of three
b
: a group of three elementary particles (such as positive, negative, and neutral pions) with different charge states but otherwise similar properties
c
: an atom or molecule with an even number of electrons that have a net magnetic moment
d
: codon
3
: a group of three musical notes, tones, or beats performed in the time of two of the same value
4
: a unit of three lines of verse
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Examples of triplet in a Sentence
the theater piece is actually a triplet of comedy sketches, all of them having romantic love as their theme
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The show followed the Pittsburgh family through multiple eras, from the birth of their kids, to Jack’s untimely death, and the triplets’ adult lives, raising families of their own.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024
The track requires a bit of power to keep up with its bass triplets and sub-bass quarter notes, which are ever-present throughout the tune.
—PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
And midway up the painting’s left edge, a triplet of chorus-line dancers (chorines), outfitted in short blue dresses and blue feather headdresses, hold out blue fans.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Zach’s triplet, Lindsay, officiated their ceremony as their family and friends watched on from abstract floral chairs as well as wire and wooden benches.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024
The track requires a bit of power to keep up with its bass triplets and sub-bass quarter notes, which are ever-present throughout the tune.
—PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
And midway up the painting’s left edge, a triplet of chorus-line dancers (chorines), outfitted in short blue dresses and blue feather headdresses, hold out blue fans.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Zach’s triplet, Lindsay, officiated their ceremony as their family and friends watched on from abstract floral chairs as well as wire and wooden benches.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Triplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triplet. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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triplet
noun
trip·let
ˈtrip-lət 
1
: a unit of three lines of verse
2
: a combination, set, or group of three
3
: one of three children or offspring born at one birth
4
: a group of three notes played in the time of two of the same value
Medical Definition
triplet
noun
trip·let
ˈtrip-lət
1
a
: a combination, set, or group of three
b
: an atom or molecule with an even number of electrons that have a net magnetic moment
c
: codon
2
a
: one of three children or offspring born at one birth
b
triplets plural
: a group of three offspring born at one birth
3
: a combination of three lenses
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