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tri⋅par⋅tite

  [trahy-pahr-tahyt]
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–adjective
1. divided into or consisting of three parts: the tripartite occupation of West Germany.
2. involving, participated in, or made by three parties: a tripartite treaty signed by Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.
3. Botany. divided into three parts.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < L tripartītus divided into three parts, equiv. to tri- tri- + partītus, ptp. of partīre to divide. See part, -ite 2
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tri·par·tite   (trī-pär'tīt)   
adj.  

  1. Composed of or divided into three parts.

  2. Relating to or executed by three parties: a tripartite agreement.

tri'part·ti'tion (-tĭsh'ən) n.
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tripartite 
c.1420, "divided in three," from L. tripartitus "divided into three parts," from tri- "three" + partitus, pp. of partiri "to divide" (see part (v.)).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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