How Do You Spell TRIPLICATE?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɪplɪkət] (IPA)

Triplicate is a word that refers to something that has been made in three copies. The correct spelling of this word is /ˈtrɪplɪkət/. It is made up of three syllables - "tri," "pli," and "cate." The stress falls on the first syllable "tri." The "i" in the second syllable is pronounced like the "i" in "pin," while the "a" in the last syllable is pronounced like the "a" in "cat." Paying attention to the IPA transcription can help you pronounce and spell triplicate correctly.

TRIPLICATE Meaning and Definition

1. Triplicate is an adjective that refers to something that has been tripled or occurs in a set of three identical copies. It can also be used as a noun or a verb.

   As a noun, triplicate denotes one of three identical copies or versions of a document, typically made simultaneously or with carbon paper. These copies are often used for record-keeping or for distribution to different parties involved. For instance, triplicates of receipts or invoices are commonly issued to the customer, the seller, and another relevant party, ensuring accurate accounting and transparency.

   As a verb, triplicate means to make three identical copies or to create something tripled in quantity. This term is often used when referring to administrative tasks, such as filling out triplicate forms or sending triplicate emails for redundancy and security purposes.

   In a broader sense, triplicate can indicate any group or set of three similar things or elements. It emphasizes the idea of triplication or tripling, reinforcing the concept of something being repeated or replicated in threes.

   Overall, triplicate is a term that connotes three-fold duplication, either in the form of identical copies or the act of creating multiples of something in triplicate.

2. • Made thrice as much; threefold.

   • A third paper or thing corresponding to two others of the same kind.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for TRIPLICATE

• triplicat
• triplicite
• tripennatee
• triplict
• tripplicite
• Trisilicate
• trippinate
• triplicitey
• tripplicitey
• Trifilate
• Triflucutaton

Etymology of TRIPLICATE

The word triplicate has Latin origins. It derives from the Latin word triplicatus, which is the past participle of triplicare. Triplicare is a combination of the Latin words tri- meaning three and plicare meaning to fold. Hence, triplicate originally referred to something that was folded three times. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify in three copies or occurring in triple form.

Idioms with the word TRIPLICATE

• in triplicate The idiom "in triplicate" refers to the act of making three identical copies or versions of a document or item. It typically implies a high level of accuracy, thoroughness, or official record-keeping as each copy is expected to be identical to the original.

Similar spelling words for TRIPLICATE

• triple cream,
• triplex,
• Triple Creme,
• triplet,
• trifoliate,
• Triplicity,
• tripoli,
• tripling,
• triplett,
• tripletail.

Plural form of TRIPLICATE is TRIPLICATES

Conjugate verb Triplicate

CONDITIONAL

I would triplicate

you would triplicate

he/she/it would triplicate

we would triplicate

they would triplicate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be triplicating

you would be triplicating

he/she/it would be triplicating

we would be triplicating

they would be triplicating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have triplicate

you would have triplicate

he/she/it would have triplicate

we would have triplicate

they would have triplicate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been triplicating

you would have been triplicating

he/she/it would have been triplicating

we would have been triplicating

they would have been triplicating

FUTURE

I will triplicate

you will triplicate

he/she/it will triplicate

we will triplicate

they will triplicate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be triplicating

you will be triplicating

he/she/it will be triplicating

we will be triplicating

they will be triplicating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have triplicated

you will have triplicated

he/she/it will have triplicated

we will have triplicated

they will have triplicated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been triplicating

you will have been triplicating

he/she/it will have been triplicating

we will have been triplicating

they will have been triplicating

IMPERATIVE

you triplicate

we let´s triplicate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to triplicate

PAST

I triplicated

you triplicated

he/she/it triplicated

we triplicated

they triplicated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was triplicating

you were triplicating

he/she/it was triplicating

we were triplicating

they were triplicating

PAST PARTICIPLE

triplicated

PAST PERFECT

I had triplicated

you had triplicated

he/she/it had triplicated

we had triplicated

they had triplicated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been triplicating

you had been triplicating

he/she/it had been triplicating

we had been triplicating

they had been triplicating

PRESENT

I triplicate

you triplicate

he/she/it triplicates

we triplicate

they triplicate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am triplicating

you are triplicating

he/she/it is triplicating

we are triplicating

they are triplicating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

triplicating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have triplicated

you have triplicated

he/she/it has triplicated

we have triplicated

they have triplicated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been triplicating

you have been triplicating

he/she/it has been triplicating

we have been triplicating

they have been triplicating

I would have triplicated

we would have triplicated

you would have triplicated

he/she/it would have triplicated

they would have triplicated