triˈplisəd.ē, trīˈp- noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English triplicite, from Late Latin triplicitas threefold quality, from Latin triplic-, triplex triple + -itas -ity — more at triplex
1. : one of the groups of three signs each distant 120 degrees from the other into which the signs of the zodiac are divided — called also trigon
2. : the quality or state of being triple or threefold
triplicity of stars
3. : a group of combination of three : trinity , trio
4. : an extreme form of duplicity or double-dealing