Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

triliteral

Adjective

/ˌtraɪˈlɪt.ər.əl/

Definition

Consisting of three letters or sounds.

Examples

The word ‘cat’ is not triliteral, but ‘catapult’ can be considered if we focus on the consonants.
In Arabic, triliteral roots are fundamental in constructing various words.

Meaning

The term ‘triliteral’ often refers to languages or words that are formed from three consonants or letters, which is common in Semitic languages like Arabic and Hebrew.