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ternate

[tur-nit, -neyt] / ˈtɜr nɪt, -neɪt /
ADJECTIVE
three
Synonyms
STRONG
ternary third treble trilateral trinitarian triple
WEAK
pyramidal triangular trichotomic trichotomous trigonal trigonous trinal trinary tripartite
ADJECTIVE
triple
Synonyms
STRONGEST
threefold
STRONG
ternary third treble trine trinitarian
WEAK
trichotomous trinal

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