Triplicity

Triplicity

triˈplisədē

Noun

  • A group of three people or things.
  • The state of being triple.

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Example Sentences

“The chef explained that the secret to her famous dish was the triplicity of flavors: sweet, sour, and spicy.”

“Diana Ross was the clear standout in the triplicity of women making up the Supremes.”

“The movie plot was a perfect triplicity — three stories that built to a climax revealing their interconnectedness.”

Word Origin

Latin, late 14th century

Why this word?

Luke, Leia, and Han; the Three Bears, the Three Musketeers, the Three Fates; the Magi bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Pop culture, legend, and history are full of triplicities. Sometimes one character isn’t enough, and two seem like they’re missing something. A triplicity of voices offers variety to the reader, viewer, or listener, making it easier for audiences to relate to the characters in front of them. “Triplicity” comes from the Latin prefix “tri-,” meaning “three,” and “plic,” meaning “to fold” (as in “threefold”).

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