English to English Dictionary

Treatise

A formal and systematic written discourse on a subject, typically longer and more detailed than an essay.

Triable

Capable of being tried in a court of law.

Triad

A group or set of three people or things.

Triannual

Occurring three times a year.

Tribulation

A cause of great trouble or suffering.

Tribunal

A court or assembly convened to judge, adjudicate, or rule on a particular matter or group of claims.

Tribute

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Trigger-happy

Apt to shoot without sufficient provocation or before fully assessing a situation.

Trihedron

A three-dimensional geometric figure with three flat faces.

Tripoints

Geographical points where the boundaries of three countries, states, or other administrative districts meet.

Trippet

A small or insignificant object or piece.

Trivalent

Having a valence of three; capable of forming three bonds with other atoms.