Definition of triplet

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/ˈtrɪplət//ˈtrɪplət/

The word "triplet" derives from the Greek prefix tri-, which means "three," and the suffix -let, which comes from the Old French word lettre, meaning "letter." It was initially used to refer to a set of three letters or symbols that were grouped together to represent a single sound in various languages. In science, the term "triplet" has various meanings, depending on the context. In genetics, a triplet refers to a group of three nucleotides (adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil) that make up a codon in DNA. Each codon represents a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis. In chemistry, a triplet refers to a molecular state with a total angular momentum quantum number of three, which is characterized by an odd number of unpaired electrons. In physics, a triplet refers to a set of three symmetrical states that are formed by the splitting of an atomic level in a magnetic field. In everyday language, a triplet refers to a group of three objects or items that are closely related or occur together. Examples include a set of triplets (three babies born at the same time to the same mother), triplet chandeliers (light fixtures with three bulbs), and triplets (three types of cheese served together). In summary, the origin of the word "triplet" can be traced back to the Greek language, and it has evolved over time to carry different meanings in various fields.

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one of three children born at the same time to the same mother

một trong ba đứa trẻ được sinh ra cùng một lúc với cùng một mẹ

a group of three equal notes to be played or sung in the time usually taken to play or sing two of the same kind

một nhóm gồm ba nốt bằng nhau được chơi hoặc hát trong thời gian thường được chơi hoặc hát hai nốt cùng loại