Tripartite
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.
adjective
1.
divided into or composed of three parts
2.
involving three participants
3.
(esp of leaves) consisting of three parts formed by divisions extending almost to the base
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