multiple vs triple

multiple and triple both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
multiple	Yes	Yes	No	No
triple	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, triple is a hyponym of multiple; that is, triple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than multiple:

Other hyponyms of multiple include double, quadruple, lcm, least common multiple, lowest common multiple.

multiple (noun)	triple (noun)
the product of a quantity by an integer	a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
	a quantity that is three times as great as another
	a set of three similar things considered as a unit

multiple (adjective)	triple (adjective)
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual	having three units or components or elements
	three times as great or many

multiple (verb)	triple (verb)
	increase threefold
	hit a three-base hit