Definition of "tri-" [tri-]

• Three: trilobate. (prefix)
• Occurring at intervals of three: trimonthly. (prefix)
• Occurring three times during: triweekly. (prefix)

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• "I think it's extremely important that whatever follows the MDGs moves beyond a list of non-binding, broad objectives, and that any targets agreed are better linked to binding international bi- tri- and multilateral agreements."
• "The aroma of asafoetida is due to a complex mixture of sulfur compounds, a dozen identical with volatiles in the onion family, and a number of less common di-, tri-, and tetrasulfides."