Trifectas

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A grouping of three successes or achievements occurring simultaneously or within a specific context
2. an occurrence where three elements align perfectly to produce a desirable outcome
3. a trio of related successes or points achieved in a competitive environment

Etymology: "Trifectas" is the plural of "trifecta," so it simply names more than one such outcome. The singular comes from "tri-," a Latin-derived prefix meaning "three," joined to "perfecta," the feminine form of the Latin "perfectus," meaning "perfect" or "completed." The word's origin is in horse racing: a trifecta is a bet in which the bettor must correctly predict the first three finishers of a race, in order. That specific, demanding sense is what gave the word its current meaning of three elements lining up perfectly, and the "perfecta" half of the compound carries the idea of completeness.

Synonyms: triples, threesomes, trios, trilogies, trios