Trilogy or Triology
Understand the correct spelling “trilogy” vs incorrect “triology.”
triology
Incorrect spelling - “Triology” is incorrect; wrongly formed with “-ology.”
"triology" is a common misspelling of "trilogy". Always use "trilogy" when referring to the correct word.
trilogy
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Trilogy” means a set of three related works (books, films, etc.).
Definition of trilogy
"trilogy": “Trilogy” means a set of three related works (books, films, etc.).
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for trilogy
- • three-part series
Usage Examples
"Correct:" I read the entire trilogy.
"Correct:" The movie trilogy is famous.
"Correct:" She bought all three books in the trilogy.
"Incorrect:" I read the triology.
"Incorrect:" The movie triology is great.
Notes:
- • Tri = three + logy = study; people wrongly assume 'triology'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Trilogy.
Q: Is 'triology' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: A set of three related works.
Q: Example?
A: The trilogy includes three novels.
Q: Why mistaken?
A: People confuse -logy words with trilogy.
Summary
""Trilogy" is correct; 'triology' is a false reconstruction caused by thinking it follows the '-ology' pattern."