trio

Pronunciation: /ˈtri .oʊ/
Definition:
1. The cardinal number symbol: 3.
2. A group or set of three persons or entities, especially musicians, performers, or collaborative partners.
3. A composition or passage for three performers.
4. Denoting a state of being grouped in threes (trios), emphasizing harmony, balance, or a complete small set.

Significance:
• It defines the quantity three with clarity and regularity, free from suppletive forms.
• It emphasizes harmony, triadic structure, and collaborative groups of three.
• It identifies musical ensembles, sports formations, and any balanced group of three.
• It avoids irregular and ambiguous pronunciations associated with Germanic numeric forms.
• It simplifies expressions of triadic relationships, triple systems, and collaborative trios in various fields.
• It improves precision in descriptions of grouped relationships, ternary structures, and tripartite efforts.
• It replaces Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms “three” with a consistent Latinized cardinal form.
Cardinal number: trio (3)
Ordinal number: trial (3rd)
Adjective: trial

Examples:
• "The jazz trio played an extended improvisation."
• "The project squad labored as a close-joint trio to solve the complex problem."
• "The bowl is a trio of seasonal vegetables with complementary sauces."
• "A trio of fundamental principles guides the organization's philosophy."
• "The bridge is supported by a trio of massive concrete pillars."

by Dmitrio January 15, 2026