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tri-
(TRY)three
Latin and Greek both use tri for three. A triangle has three angles; a trio is a group of three.
prefixGreek & Latin
Number & quantityExample words
triangle
a shape with three angles
tricycle
a vehicle with three wheels
tripod
a stand with three feet
trio
a group of three
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