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triplicate Definition

trip·li·cate (trip′li kit; for v., -kāt′)

adjective

  1. threefold
  2. designating the third of identical copies

Etymology: ME < L triplicatus, pp. of triplicare, to treble < triplex: see triplex

noun

any of three identical copies or things

transitive verb triplicated -·cat′ed, triplicating -·cat′·ing

to make three identical copies of

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triplicate Idioms

in triplicate

in three identical copies
triplicate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • form: The premise is simple, albeit in triplicate narrative form.
  • copy: They will choose which case you will discuss on the day. here are 10 triplicate copies of the form in each pad.
  • book: You can buy duplicate or triplicate invoice books with carbon sheets or produce them on a computer and file hard copies.