tripartite

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The definition of tripartite is something that has three parts, versions, or parties.

(adjective)

  1. An example of something tripartite is the Holy Trinity of father, son and holy ghost.
  2. An example of something tripartite is a form with three copies - a white, yellow and pink copy.
  3. An example of something tripartite is a trial with the prosecution, the defense and the judge.

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See tripartite in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. divided into three parts; threefold
  2. having three corresponding parts or copies
  3. made or existing between three parties, as an agreement

Origin: ME < L tripartitus < tri-, three + partitus, partite

See tripartite in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Composed of or divided into three parts.
  2. Relating to or executed by three parties: a tripartite agreement.

Related Forms:

  • triˌpart·tiˈtion (-tĭshˈən) noun

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