Word Definitions with the Prefix 'tri-'

Questions and Answers

What is a triangle?

A group of three

Having three colors

A three-footed stand

A polygon with three sides (correct)

What is a tripod?

A three-footed stand often used to balance a camera

What is a trio?

Group of three

What does tricolor mean?

Having three colors Signup and view all the answers

What is a trident?

A long three-pronged fork or weapon Signup and view all the answers

What does triple mean?

Three times as much Signup and view all the answers

What are triplets?

Three babies born at the same time Signup and view all the answers

What does triplex mean?

Having three units or components or elements Signup and view all the answers

What is a triathlon?

A race that combines three activities - swimming, bicycling, and running Signup and view all the answers

What are trifocals?

Lenses with three powers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Flashcards with the Prefix "tri-"

The prefix "tri-" signifies the number three.

Word Definitions

Triangle: A polygon characterized by three sides and three angles.
Tripod: A stability-enhancing three-legged stand primarily utilized for balancing cameras.
Trio: A term that refers to a group or set of three individuals or items.
Tricolor: Describes entities that incorporate three distinct colors.
Trident: An implement or weapon featuring three prongs or tines, often associated with mythological figures.
Triple: Indicates a quantity or amount that is three times greater than the standard.
Triplets: Refers to three offspring birthed simultaneously during a single delivery.
Triplex: Denotes structures or units comprising three interconnected components or elements.
Triathlon: An athletic competition that includes three different events: swimming, cycling, and running.
Trifocals: Specialized lenses designed with three different optical powers for multifocal vision correction.

Description

Explore the meanings of words that begin with the prefix 'tri-, which denotes the number three. This quiz covers terms ranging from 'triangle' to 'triple,' and enhances your vocabulary by focusing on triadic concepts.