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Definition of triplex

triplex

/ˈtrɪp.lɛks/
tri · plex
Plural:triplexes
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Adjective:triplex
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triplex Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A residential building that is divided into three separate apartments or housing units.

Example

"They purchased a triplex in the suburbs, planning to live in one unit and rent out the other two."

2

An object, structure, or system composed of three connected or identical parts.

Example

"The electrical grid utilized a triplex of wires tightly wound together for the aerial service drop."

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• adjective

1

Having three parts, units, or levels; threefold.

Example

"The engineers installed a triplex pump to ensure adequate pressure across all three lines."

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• Nearby Words

triplet
triplet falls
tripletail
triplex
triplicate
triply
tripod

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'triplex', meaning 'threefold', derived from 'tri-' (three) and '-plex' (fold).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Triplex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/triplex
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