Definition of TRIPLICATE

triplicate

Meanings

Plural: triplicates

Noun

  • one of three copies; any of three things that correspond to one another exactly
  • The making of three identical copies of something.
  • Each of a set of three identical objects or copies.

Verb

  • reproduce threefold
    • "triplicate the letter for the committee"
  • To make three identical copies of something.
  • To triple.

Adj

  • Made thrice as much; threefold; tripled.

Origin / Etymology

Early 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.

Scrabble Score: 14

triplicate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
triplicate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
triplicate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

triplicate is a valid Words With Friends word