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triple in Latin

triple in Latin is triplex, triplus — triple means made up of three parts, or three times the usual amount.

triple in Latin

triplex
adj
Of three times the quantity; treble.
triplus
adj
Of three times the quantity; treble.

What does "triple" mean?

  1. adjective Made up of three parts, or three times the usual amount.
    "The recipe calls for a triple layer of sponge with cream between each."
  2. verb To multiply something by three, or to become three times as large.
    "If this trend continues, the number of visitors could triple by summer."
  3. noun In baseball, a hit that lets the batter reach third base.
    "The crowd cheered when the rookie slid into third base for a triple."
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triple in a sentence

  • The recipe calls for a triple layer of sponge with cream between each.
  • The gymnast landed a triple somersault.
  • If this trend continues, the number of visitors could triple by summer.
  • The company tripled its profits in two years.

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What is "triple" in Latin?
"triple" in Latin is triplex, triplus. triple means: Made up of three parts, or three times the usual amount.
How do you use "triple" in a sentence?
Example: "The recipe calls for a triple layer of sponge with cream between each." In Latin, "triple" is triplex, triplus.
Are there other ways to say "triple" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "triple": triplex, triplus.
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