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Webster 1913 Edition


Subtriple

Sub-tri′ple

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Adj.
(Math.)
Containing a third, or one part to three.
Bp. Wilkins.

Webster 1828 Edition


Subtriple

SUBTRIP'LE

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Adj.
[sub and triple.] Containing a third or one part of three.

Definition 2024


subtriple

subtriple

English

Adjective

subtriple (not comparable)

  1. (mathematics, archaic) Containing a third, or one part to three.
    • Bishop John Wilkins
      [] then the power at A, will be in a subtriple proportion to the weight E, because the heaviness would be then equally divided unto the three points of the lower diameter B, C, D, each of them supporting a like share of the burthen.