three-part

UK: ˌθriːˈpɑːt | US: ˌθriːˈpɑːrt

Definition

  1. adj. consisting of or divided into three parts

  2. adj. involving three parties or elements

Structure
three <number 3>part <piece>
Etymology

The word "three-part" is a straightforward compound formed by combining "three" (from Old English þrīe, meaning the number 3) and "part" (from Old French part and Latin partem, meaning a piece or division). The compound logically describes anything divided into or composed of three sections, reflecting its literal construction.

Examples

  1. The agreement was a three-part deal involving the government, the company, and the union.

  2. The play is structured as a three-part narrative, each section focusing on a different character.

  3. This three-part documentary explores the history of the region in detail.

  4. The exam consists of a three-part assessment: reading, writing, and speaking.

  5. She divided the project into a three-part plan to ensure clarity.