triplicate
To make three identical copies of somethingTo make three identical copies of something.
» This form must be filled out in triplicate.
Das Formular muß dreifach ausgefüllt werden. — Esperantostern
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2 senses(transitive)To make three identical copies of something.
(transitive)To triple.
- reproduce threefold
Examples
1 sentencesThis form must be filled out in triplicate.
deDas Formular muß dreifach ausgefüllt werden. — Esperantostern
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
Early 15th century. From Latin triplicātus, perfect passive participle of triplicō (“to trEarly 15th century. From Latin triplicātus, perfect passive participle of triplicō (“to triple”) (see -ate), from tri- (“three”) + plicō (“to fold”). By surface analysis, tri- (“three”) + plicate, analogous with duplicate.
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Forms
triplicates, triplicating, triplicated, triplicated| Base form | triplicate · to triplicate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | triplicates |
| Present participle | triplicating |
| Past simple | triplicated |
| Past participle | triplicated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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