triliteral

/ˌtraɪˈlɪtərəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or consisting of three letters or elements, especially in a word or symbol.

“The triliteral root is a fundamental concept in Arabic grammar.”

2. noun

a triliteral root or a word consisting of three letters or elements.

“In Arabic, triliterals play a crucial role in word formation and meaning.”

3. verb

to break down into or analyze as three separate elements or letters.

“The linguist triliteralized the word to understand its etymology.”

Synonyms

  • three-part
  • tripartite

Antonyms

  • monosyllabic
  • unipartite