tripartite

adjective

tri·​par·​tite (ˌ)trī-ˈpär-ˌtīt How to pronounce tripartite (audio)
1
: divided into or composed of three parts
2
: having three corresponding parts or copies
3
: made between or involving three parties
a tripartite treaty

Examples of tripartite in a Sentence

negotiated a tripartite agreement with its trading partner, with the first and second parts coming into effect immediately and the last part five years later
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin tripartitus, from tri- + partitus divided — more at partite

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tripartite was in the 15th century

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“Tripartite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tripartite. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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tripartite

adjective
tri·​par·​tite (ˈ)trī-ˈpär-ˌtīt How to pronounce tripartite (audio)
1
: divided into or made of three parts
2
: made between or involving three parties
a tripartite treaty

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