First Known Use: 1656
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triplet
noun trip·let \ˈtri-plət\
: one of three babies that are born at the same time to the same mother
: a combination, set, or group of three things
Full Definition of TRIPLET
1
: a unit of three lines of verse
2
a : a combination, set, or group of three b : a group of three elementary particles (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
: one of three children or offspring born at one birth
4
: a group of three musical notes or tones performed in the time of two of the same value
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Origin of TRIPLET
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triplet
noun trip·let \ˈtri-plət\
Definition of TRIPLET for Kids
1
: a combination, set, or group of three
2
: one of three offspring born at one birth
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triplet
noun trip·let \ˈtrip-lət\
Medical Definition of TRIPLET
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 pl : a group of three offspring born at one birth
3
: a combination of three lenses
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