trine (tr n)adj. 1. Threefold; triple. 2. a. Of or relating to an astrologically favorable positioning of two celestial bodies 120° apart. b. In astrology, situated 120° apart. n. 1. A group of three. 2. In astrology, the aspect of two planets when 120° apart. 3. Trine Christianity See trinity. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin tr nus, sing. of trn, three each; see trei- in Indo-European roots.] |
trine [traɪn]
n
1. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) Astrology an aspect of 120° between two planets, an orb of 8° being allowed Compare conjunction [5] opposition [9] square [10]
2. anything comprising three parts
adj
1. of or relating to a trine
2. threefold; triple
[from Old French trin, from Latin trīnus triple, from trēs three]
trinal adj
Trine three; triad; a favourable aspect of the planets.
Examples: trine of astrologers—Lipton, 1970; single trine of brass tortoises.
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