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trine  (trn)

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 trnus, sing. of trn, three each; see trei- in Indo-European roots.]

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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

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Trine three; triad; a favourable aspect of the planets.

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

Thesaurus

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"