Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

triplet

noun

/ˈtrɪp.lɪt/

Definition

A group of three similar things or people.

Examples

The composer created a beautiful melody using a set of triplets.
She gave birth to a set of triplets last week.
In the math problem, we’re asked to identify the triplets that satisfy the equation.

Meaning

In various contexts, a triplet can refer to three items, subjects, or siblings born at the same time. It’s often used in music, mathematics, and biology.