Word
tripartite
Phoneticstri·par·tite
US/tɹaɪˈpɑɹˌtaɪt/
UK/tɹˈaɪpɑːtˌaɪt/
Definition
adj. made of or divided into three separate parts. You use this to describe something that has three distinct sections or groups working together.
adj. consisting of or divided into three distinct parts or groups. Often describes agreements, systems, or structures involving three separate entities.
Examples
“The tripartite agreement involves the government, the union, and the company.”
“The tripartite meeting was held to ensure that all three stakeholders had a say in the new safety regulations.”
“The tripartite nature of the treaty required each signatory to submit their own independent report before the final terms could be ratified by the international body.”
Examples
simple
“The tripartite agreement involves the government, the union, and the company.”
contextual
“The tripartite meeting was held to ensure that all three stakeholders had a say in the new safety regulations.”
complex
“The tripartite nature of the treaty required each signatory to submit their own independent report before the final terms could be ratified by the international body.”
Real-World Examples
“He stressed the need to translate the tripartite framework reached in the negotiations into practical steps, with a clear timetable and a verification mechanism to ensure that all its provisions are carried out.” “Performing all three movements but incorporating Mahler’s later revisions, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra under former chief conductor Donald Runnicles made a strong case for the original tripartite structure.” Etymology
From Latin tripartītus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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