Words with the prefix tri-

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• The word tribe and its derivations
• Examples of words with the prefix tri-

The prefix tri-, of Greek origin, indicates the quantity of three (3). Therefore, compound words that contain this prefix refer to something the number three is related to. For example: tridente (three-pointed or tooth harpoon).

• See also: Prefixes (with their meaning)

The word tribe and its derivations

The word tribe It has a census origin. This term arose in reference to a population of 300 people.

From there the verbs arise:

• Attribute: Assign something to each tribe.
• To distribute: Divide or distribute something among the tribes.
• Grandstand: High space from where a speaker speaks to the tribe.

Examples of words with the prefix tri-

1. Triac: Semiconductor device that has three terminals.
2. Triacid: Which has three acid functions.
3. Triad: Three elements that have a particular link.
4. Triangle: Which has three angles.
5. triathlon: Three races (generally made up of swimming, cycling and marathon).
6. Triatomic: Which has three atoms.
7. Tribasic: Which has three hydroxide groups.
8. Triblastic or triploblastic: Animals that in their development stage have three embryonic groups: ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm.
9. Tribrach: Monster that has three arms.
10. Tribe: Groups of 300 people.
11. Tribal: Set of authorized people who come together to make decisions in relation to one or more particular issues.
12. Payment that was required of each tribe or population.
13. Three-time champion: That he has won the same championship three times.
14. Trefoil: Which has three heads.
15. Tricenal: Event that occurs every 30 years.
16. Tercentenary: That is 300 years old.
17. Three hundredth: Which ranks 300th.
18. Triceps: Muscle of the arm that is divided into three parts.
19. Triceratop: Terrestrial dinosaur that had three horns.
20. Tricycle: Which has three wheels.
21. Triclinium: Divan that had three seats, used by the Greeks and the Romans.
22. Tricolor: Which has three colors.
23. Tricorn: Which has three horns.
24. Trichromy: Graphic printing that is done in three colors.
25. Tricuspid: A heart valve that has three cusps.
26. Tridactyl: Animal that only has three fingers.
27. Tridentate: Which has three teeth.
28. Three-dimensional: Which has three dimensions.
29. Triduum: Series of Christian celebrations that last for a period of three days.
30. Trhedron: Geometric figure that is made up of three rays.
31. Triennial: Fact or event that occurs every three years.
32. Triennium: Three-year period.
33. Triphasic: Electrical system that has three currents or phases.
34. Trifauce: Which has three throats.
35. Trifid: Which forms three different branches or sections.
36. Trifocal: Which focuses on three different points.
37. Triform: Which has three signs or figures.
38. Adenosine triphosphate or ATP: Which has three phosphate groups.
39. Trifurcation: Division into three pointed branches.
40. Trigonal: Geometric figure that has three sides and three angles.
41. Trigone: It is used in astrology to refer to the set of three signs of the zodiac that are at a similar distance from each other.
42. Trigonometry: Trigone- means triangle Y -meter means measure. Hence trigonometry is the measure of angles.
43. Trilateral: Which has three sides.
44. Trilingual: Who speaks or understands three different languages.
45. Trilite or trinitrotoluene: Chemical compound obtained from the mixture of nitric acid, sulfuric acid and a high temperature.
46. Triliteral: Which has three letters.
47. Triplets: Three siblings who were born in the same delivery.
48. Trilobed: Which has three lobes.
49. Trilocular: Which has three cavities or cells.
50. Trilogy: Set of three literary or theatrical works composed by the same author (the word logos means word or expression)
51. Trimembre: Which has three members.
52. Trimer: Which has three pieces.
53. Trimester: Three month period.
54. Trimorph: Which has three forms.
55. Trimotor: Which has three engines.
56. Trinity: Three divine persons.
57. Trill: Which owns three different things.
58. Trinomial: Algebraic expression constituted by the sum of three monomials.
59. Trio: Set of three things or people.
60. Tripartition: Division of something into three parts.
61. Tripartite: Split in three.
62. Tripartite: Divided into three parts.
63. Try it: Which has three petals.
64. Triplane: Airplane that has three wings.
65. Triplet: Vehicle (plane, Formula 1 car or boat) that has three seats.
66. Triple / triple: Which is three times the same amount.
67. Triplet: Series of three victories or triumphs in the same series or group of plays.
68. Triple: That is multiplied three times.
69. Triploid: Organism or cell that has three chromosomal components.
70. Triplopia: Vision or triple observation of objects or things.
71. Tripod: Three-legged frame to support things (“can" means foot).
72. Tripolar: Switch used to connect or disconnect a three-wire circuit.
73. Triptych: Book, booklet, cinematographic work that has three parts.
74. Triphthong: Which has three vowels that occur on the same syllable.
75. Quarterly: What happens or happens three times a week.
76. Trisyllabic: Which has three syllables.
77. Tritium: Isotope of hydrogen whose nucleus is made up of a proton and two neutrons.
78. Tritone: Which has three consecutive or consecutive tones.
79. Triumvirate: Three-man team (vir indicates man).
80. Sled: Three-row vehicle that is pulled by force of dogs, sleds or some animal by force of blood.

• See also: Prefixes and suffixes

(!) Exceptions

Not all words that start with syllables semi- cor correspond to this prefix. There are some exceptions:

• Tria: Selection or choice.
• Triaca: Old and complex pharmaceutical preparation.
• Triage: It is a French term that is used in the field of medicine to classify patients according to the degree of urgency in care.
• Trial: Skills performed on a motorcycle in a certain terrain with obstacles.
• Triamcinolone: It is a synthetic corticosteroid medicine that is administered orally.
• Triamterene: Name of a diuretic.
• Trianon: Festival of the Versailles area.
• Triar: Select or choose something.
• Triary: Regional group of veterans of the organization of the Roman legion.
• Triassic: Geological period.
• Triazolam: Sedative used for insomnia.
• Tríbada: Vulgar term that refers to a woman who chooses another of the same sex as a partner. AND
• Triboelectricity: It is a type of electrification.
• Triboluminescence: Light or luminescence of certain substances that arise from shock or rubbing.
• Tribometer: It is a measuring instrument to measure two bodies that rub against each other.
• Tribulete: Static weapon of the Greeks.
• Tribulus: Name given to many plants that are thorny.
• Tricar: Hold something so that it does not fall.
• Tricorn: Rigid hat that has the shape of a triangle.
• Wheat: Cereal plant.
• Brawl: Discussion in which several people take part.
• Crew: People who sail in a boat.
• Shred: Smash or destroy a thing.

Other quantity prefixes:

• Prefix bi-
• Prefix tetra-
• Multi prefix