trine

American  

[trahyn] / traɪn /

adjective

1. threefold; triple.

2. Astrology. of or relating to the trigon aspect of two planets distant from each other 120°, or the third part of the zodiac.

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noun

1. a set or group of three; triad.

2. (initial capital letter) the Trinity.

3. Astrology. a trine aspect of two planets, indicative of ease and accomplishment.

trine British  

/ traɪn /

noun

1. astrology an aspect of 120° between two planets, an orb of 8° being allowed Compare conjunction opposition square

2. anything comprising three parts

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adjective

1. of or relating to a trine

2. threefold; triple

Other Word Forms

• trinal adjective

Etymology

Origin of trine

1350–1400; Middle English: threefold (< Old French trin ( e )) < Latin trīnus, singular of trīnī by threes ( trinary )

Example Sentences

For example, when two planets are in harmony, they could be trine to one another, which is when they are 120 degrees apart.

From Los Angeles Times

And how often are Mercury and Venus trine?

From New York Times

Her pained, nostalgic aria “In quelle trine morbide” felt more like a collection of stunning vocal effects — a gauzy yet clear half-voice, shining high notes, clarity of tone — than like an expression of deep feeling.

From New York Times

I can not conceive that the teaching of these doc- trines would fill penitentiaries, or crowd the gallows.

From Project Gutenberg

They hold to a trine baptism—dipping the candidate three times, with the face downward into the water.

From Project Gutenberg