Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z triplety Containing musical triplets. triplewise Occurring in triples; three at a time. triplex Having three floors. triplexed Having a triplex arrangement. triplexer A multiplexer that multiplexes three ports onto one port. triplexity The state of being triplex. triplicate Made thrice as much; threefold; tripled. triplicately in triplicate triplication The action or result of triplicating. triplicative Of, related to, or being a triplicate. Triplice A defensive military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, formed on 20 May 1882 and renewed periodically until 1915. Triplicist A supporter of the Triplice. triplicity The quality or state of being triple or threefold; trebleness. triplicostate Having three ribs. tripliform Having a triple shape or form. triplike Resembling or characteristic of a hallucinogenic trip. tripline A concealed wire or string that sets off an alarm or activates a trap when tripped. triplinerved Having three main nerves with the lateral nerves arising from the midnerve above the base of the leaf. tripling An act of multiplying by three. triplite A rare manganese-bearing phosphate mineral. triploblast A triploblastic blastula. triploblastic Exhibiting triploblasty. triploblasty A condition of the blastula in which there are three primary germ layers: the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. triploid Having three sets of chromosomes. triploidal triploid triploidic triploid triploidite An uncommon monoclinic manganese iron phosphate mineral. triploidization The conversion of a diploid or tetraploid organism into a triploid one triploidize To convert to triploid form triploidy The state of being triploid, having three sets of chromosomes. triplolethal lethal if triploid triplometer A three-metre yardstick (measuring rod) triplomutant having three mutations triplon A quasiparticle associated with triplet states triplophonia The production, by the voice, of three differently pitched sounds simultaneously triplopia An ophthalmologic or neurologic condition where one perceives three images. triplopy triplopia triplosensitive Relating to triplosensitivity triplosensitivity The state of a diploid organism having an extra copy of a particular gene triplot A triangular chart showing the relationships between three variables. triply At three times the severity or degree. tripman A person hired to transport goods by boat in the North American fur trade. tripmate A companion on a trip. tripmeter An odometer in a motor vehicle that can be reset at any time, used to measure the distance of individual journeys. tripmine An explosive device that is triggered when someone trips a wire or crosses a sensor, usually mentioned in a game, or sci-fi context. tripod A three-legged stand or mount. tripodal Having three feet or legs. tripodero A mythical creature in lumberjack folklore said to have telescoping legs and a barrel-like mouth used for shooting prey. Tripodi A surname. tripodian An ancient stringed instrument, apparently resembling the Delphic tripod in form, and very difficult to play. tripodic Having three feet or legs. tripodical Synonym of tripodic. tripody Three metrical feet taken together, or included in one measure. tripoidal Having three linear extensions from a central point. tripoint a point at which three borders meet. tripointed three-pointed tripolar Having three poles. tripolarity The condition of being tripolar tripole Any system having three poles tripoli A sedimentary rock composed of the shells of diatoms etc., used for polishing. Tripoline Of or relating to Tripoli or its inhabitants; Tripolitan. tripolis A former district of Arcadia, Greece, around the three cities of Calliae, Dipoena, and Nonacris. Tripolitan Of, from or relating to Tripoli Tripolitania A historic region and former province in western Libya, centered around the coastal city of Tripoli. Tripolitanian Of, or relating to, Tripolitania. tripolite A variety of diatomaceous earth found in Tripoli, Libya. tripolitic Of or pertaining to tripolite. tripolymer A copolymer of three different polymers tripolyphosphate The anion P₃O₁₀⁵⁻, or any salt containing this anion. triporate Having three pores. triportheid Any fish of the family Triportheidae. tripos A three-legged structure; a tripod. tripotassium Three potassium ions in a compound tripotency The condition of being tripotent tripotent That can give rise to three different types of cell tripotential The potential of a stem cell to develop into three different types of cell. Tripp A surname. trippable Able to be tripped. trippant Represented as walking or trotting, usually with one of the forehooves lifted while the remaining three are on the ground. Trippe A surname. tripper One who trips or stumbles. tripperish Characteristic of a tripper or tourist. trippet A cam, wiper, or projecting piece which strikes another piece repeatedly. trippier A surname. trippily In a trippy manner. trippiness The state or property of being trippy. tripping Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly. trippingly In a tripping manner, or while tripping trippingness A tripping quality; movement in a light, dancing manner. trippist A person who goes on a trip or excursion. trippkeite A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal greenish blue mineral containing arsenic, copper, and oxygen. trippy Strange, surreal, similar to the effects of a hallucinogen. triprimality The condition of being a triprime number triprime Having exactly three prime factors. triprismatic Triply prismatic. triprolidine An over-the-counter antihistamine drug used to combat the symptoms of allergies. tripronuclear Having three (rather than the normal two) pronuclei tripropargylamine The tertiary amine (HC≡C-CH₂)₃N tripropeptin Any of a group of cyclic lipodepsipeptide antibiotics tripropylamine The tertiary amine (CH₃-CH₂-CH₂)₃N (or any isomeric compound) tripropyllead Any lead cation that has three propyl substituents triprotic Tending to donate three hydrogen ions (H⁺) in solution. triprotium A molecule composed of three protium atoms, or matter composed of such molecules. Symbol: ¹H₃. triproton A hypothetical particle consisting of three protons and no neutrons; equivalently, lithium-3. trips Three of a kind, especially if one of the three cards is in one's hand and the other two are on the board. Compare set (“three of a kind, especially with one card on the board and the other two in one's hand”). tripsis trituration tripsome Characterised or marked by tripping (light stepping); light-footed; nimble tripster A user of psychoactive drugs. triptan Any of a family of tryptamine-based drugs used as abortive medication in the treatment of migraine and cluster headaches. triptane The branched hydrocarbon 2,2,3-trimethylbutane tripterine Synonym of celastrol. tripterous Having three wings or wing-like structures. tripterygiid Any fish in the family Tripterygiidae, the triplefins. Tripti A female given name from Hindi. triptography A surrealist photographic technique whereby a roll of film is used three times (by one or more photographers), resulting in a triple exposure with no clear subject. Triptolemus A Greek mythological figure, prominent in the cult of the Eleusinian Mysteries, credited with inventing agriculture. triptolide A diterpenoid triepoxide lactone that is immunosuppressive with antiinflammatory and antitumor activity tripton The inorganic particulate matter suspended in bodies of water such as lakes and seas. triptonide An isomer of triptolide triptorelin A decapeptide that is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist. triptote A noun which has three cases. triptotic behaving like a triptote, i.e. having or exhibiting only three different cases triptotical Of Arabic nouns or adjectives, taking a different ending for each of the three grammatical cases. Tripty A female given name from Hindi. triptycene An aromatic hydrocarbon having three benzene rings joined in the form of a paddlewheel; any derivative of this compound triptych A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges. triptyque A triptych. tripudiant Relating to dancing. tripudiary Of or relating to dancing. tripudiate To dance with joy or exultation. tripudiation The act of dancing. tripudium A solemn religious dance of the Ancient Romans, performed in triple time. tripuhyite A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing antimony, iron, and oxygen. tripulant A passenger or stowaway; especially, a Jewish emigrant during the Spanish Inquisition. tripunctate Having three punctures or spots. tripundra A tilak consisting of three horizontal lines on the forehead, usually with a dot made from sacred ash. Tripura A state in northeastern India. Capital: Agartala. Tripuraneni A surname from Telugu. Tripuri Any of the original inhabitants of the Kingdom of Tripura in northeast India and Bangladesh. tripus A vessel (usually a pot or cauldron) resting on three legs, often given as an ornament, a prize, or as an offering at a shrine to a god or oracle; often specifically, that such vessel upon which the priestess sat to deliver her oracles at the shrine to Apollo at Delphi. tripwire A cord or wire arranged so that when snagged or pulled by an intruder, it will trigger a detector or trap or a device, such as a land mine. tripy Resembling or characteristic of tripe. tripyridyl Three pyridyl groups in a compound triquadrantal Having three quadrants. triquark A normal baryon composed of three quarks. triquarterly Occurring, published, or payable three times a quarter (or every three months). triqubit Involving three qubits. triquetra A shape formed of three vesicae piscium, sometimes with an additional circle, a symbol of things and persons that are threefold (including the Christian Trinity), and a symbol of protection in Wicca. triquetral Three-cornered triquetrectomy Surgical removal or excision of the triquetral bone.