subtriple

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ triple.

Adjective

subtriple (not comparable)

1. (mathematics, obsolete) Containing a third, or one part to three.
   • 1641, John Wilkins, Mercury, or the Secret and Swift Messenger:

     […] then the power at A, will be in a subtriple proportion to the weight E, because the heaviness would be then equally divided unto the three points of the lower diameter B, C, D, each of them supporting a like share of the burthen.

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