triple
UK: ˈtrɪp(ə)l | US: ˈtrɪp(ə)l
adj. consisting of three parts or elements
adj. three times as much or as many
n. a thing that is three times as large as usual or is made up of three parts
vt. to multiply by three or make three times as much
The word triple traces back to Latin triplus, combining tri- (three) and -plus (fold). It entered Middle English via Old French, retaining its core meaning of "threefold." The morpheme tri- appears in many English words (e.g., triangle, trio), while -ple survives in terms like double or quadruple, reflecting multiplicative logic.
She ordered a triple espresso for extra energy.
The company aims to triple its profits by 2025.
A triple rainbow is an extremely rare phenomenon.
The athlete won triple gold medals at the Olympics.
The recipe requires a triple dose of vanilla extract.