subtriple

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ triple

Adjective

subtriple (not comparable)

  1. (mathematics, archaic) Containing a third, or one part to three.
    • Bishop John Wilkins
      […] 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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