trine

trine

 (trīn)

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.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin trīnus, sing. of trīnī, three each; see trei- in Indo-European roots.]

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trine

(traɪn)

n

1. (Astrology) astrology an aspect of 120° between two planets, an orb of 8° being allowed. Compare conjunction⁵, opposition⁹, square¹⁰

2. anything comprising three parts

adj

3. of or relating to a trine

4. threefold; triple

[C14: from Old French trin, from Latin trīnus triple, from trēs three]

ˈtrinal adj

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trine

(traɪn)

adj.

1. threefold; triple.

2. Astrol. pertaining to the positive aspect of two of the zodiac planets distant from each other 120°.

n.

3. a set or group of three; triad.

4. (cap.) the Trinity.

[1350–1400; Middle English: threefold (< Old French trin(e)) < Latin trīnī by threes (see trinary)]

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Trine

 three; triad; a favourable aspect of the planets.

Examples: trine of astrologers—Lipton, 1970; single trine of brass tortoises.

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Noun

1.

trine - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 3, deuce-ace, III, tercet, ternary, ternion, terzetto, three, threesome, trey, triad, trinity, trio, triplet, troika, tierce, leash digit, figure - one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits"

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trine

noun

A group of three individuals:

three, threesome, triad, trinity, trio, triple, triumvirate, triune, triunity, troika.

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