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tridimensional
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triduum
tried
tried and true
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triennia
triennial
triennium
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triennial

tri·en·ni·al [ trī énnee əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. happening every 3 years: taking place once every three years

2. lasting 3 years: lasting for a period of three years



noun  (plural tri·en·ni·als)
Definition:
 
1. 3rd anniversary: a third anniversary of an event

2. triennial event: an event that takes place every three years

3. 3-year period: a period of three years

[Mid-16th century. < Latin triennis< triennium (see triennium)]

tri·en·ni·al·ly adverb
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