English Explanatory Dictionary

trifecta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bet in which the bettor must select the first three placegetters of a race in the order in which they finish.
  2. The attainment of three important achievements, qualities, etc.
  3. A set of three related things, often things that cause problems.
  4. The complete legislative and executive control of state or federal government by one party: governorship, the upper house, and the lower house of state or federal legislatures.

Pronunciation

/tɹaɪˈfɛktə/ en-us-trifecta.ogg en-au-trifecta.ogg

Word forms

trifecta trifectas

Etymology

From tri- + (per)fecta.

Related words

perfecta superfecta quadfecta exacta
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