Definition

Describing something that has three feet or legs.

Example

The tripedal design of the sculpture made it very stable.

Conversation

Did you see that new sculpture in the park?

Yeah, it's really interesting how it's tripedal.

I wonder how they designed something with three legs.

It must have been a challenge, but it looks so unique!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

tripedal → It is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "pedal" (from Latin "pes, pedis" meaning foot). The word "tripedal" refers to something that has three feet or legs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tri-' meaning three and 'pedal' relating to feet — so tripedal describes something with three feet.

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