τριπλός
Lemma: τριπλός
Translation: triple; threefold; treble (adjective)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek τριπλόος (triplóos), from τρι- (tri-, 'three') + -πλόος (-plóos, 'fold'). The root τρι- is cognate with English 'tri-' seen in words like 'triangle', 'trilogy', and 'tripod'. The element -πλόος is related to the English suffix '-fold' as in 'threefold'.
Example Usage
Πήρε τριπλή δόση φαρμάκου.
He took a triple dose of medicine.
Έβαλε τριπλό σκορ στον αγώνα.
He scored a triple in the match.
Έκανε τριπλό άλμα στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες.
He did a triple jump at the Olympic Games.
Πήρε τριπλή δόση του φαρμάκου.
He took a triple dose of the medicine.
Η εταιρεία τριπλασίασε τα κέρδη της φέτος.
The company tripled its profits this year.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'tri' (three) + 'plus' (more) = τριπλός (three times more)
- Remember the English word 'triple' which sounds similar to τριπλός
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Cultural Context
Used in everyday contexts when referring to something that occurs three times or has three parts. Also common in sports terminology and mathematics.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: διπλός means 'double' or 'twofold', while τριπλός means 'triple' or 'threefold'. They differ only in the first syllable (δι- vs τρι-) which indicates the number (two vs three).
This word:
Χρειάζομαι τριπλή ποσότητα για αυτή τη συνταγή.
I need triple the amount for this recipe.
Confused word:
Χρειάζομαι διπλή ποσότητα για αυτή τη συνταγή.
I need double the amount for this recipe.
Notes: These words follow the same pattern with different numerical prefixes: μονός (single), διπλός (double), τριπλός (triple), τετραπλός (quadruple), etc.
Mnemonic: Remember: τρι- (tri-) means three, δι- (di-) means two.
Explanation: τριπλάσιος also means 'triple' but is more commonly used when comparing quantities or sizes, while τριπλός often refers to something having three parts or occurring three times.
Notes: Both words are often interchangeable in many contexts, but τριπλάσιος tends to be used more with comparisons of magnitude.
Mnemonic: τριπλός for three parts, τριπλάσιος for three times the amount.