Trinity

[ trin-i-tee ]

/ ˈtrɪn ɪ ti /

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noun, plural Trin·i·ties for 2, 4.

Also called Blessed Trinity, Holy Trinity. the union of three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Ghost) in one Godhead, or the threefold personality of the one Divine Being.

a representation of this in art.

Trinity Sunday.

(lowercase) a group of three; triad.

(lowercase) the state of being threefold or triple.

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Origin of Trinity

1175–1225; Middle English Trinite<Old French <Late Latin trīnitās triad, trio, the Trinity, equivalent to trīn(us) threefold (see trine) + -itās-ity

Words nearby Trinity

trinitroglycerin, trinitroglycerine, trinitrophenol, trinitrophenylmethylnitramine, trinitrotoluene, Trinity, Trinity Brethren, Trinity House, Trinity Sunday, Trinity term, Trinitytide

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How to use Trinity in a sentence

We see a shot of Trinity with the Matrix code running down her face.
How The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Evokes the Franchise's First Movie in Mysterious Ways|Eliana Dockterman|September 9, 2021|Time
More curious still, Neo and Trinity both seem to have aged, while other characters in the film look to be younger versions of the characters we met in the original trilogy.
How The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Evokes the Franchise's First Movie in Mysterious Ways|Eliana Dockterman|September 9, 2021|Time
We were looking at a holistic approach in supporting Trinity.
Trinity Rodman has a new life in a new city. A former USWNT star will help her find her way.|Steven Goff|January 31, 2021|Washington Post
Trinity said she played many sports growing up, but soccer was her favorite.
Trinity Rodman, daughter of NBA ‘Bad Boy’ Dennis Rodman, drafted by NWSL’s Washington Spirit|Steven Goff|January 14, 2021|Washington Post

Trinity’s brother, DJ, is a sophomore basketball player at Washington State.
Trinity Rodman, daughter of NBA ‘Bad Boy’ Dennis Rodman, drafted by NWSL’s Washington Spirit|Steven Goff|January 14, 2021|Washington Post
There is this trinity of female mourning: for your grandmother, your mother, and your unborn daughter.
Meghan Daum On Tackling The Unspeakable Parts Of Life|David Yaffe|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Although an undeniably compelling trinity of argumentation, it is not without its logical problems.
So-Called ‘Biblical Scholar’ Says Jesus A Made-Up Myth|Candida Moss, Joel Baden|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When the first council was called, there was no formal doctrine of the Trinity.
Plotting Nicea III Could Be Pope Francis's Masterstroke|Candida Moss|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A fellow student named Trinity McCool credited him on Twitter with saving her and a friend.
Thank God the Murrysville School Attack Wasn’t Guns|Michael Daly|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He grew up in Dublin and studied at Trinity College, as did all my cousins.
Dame Judi Dench on Playing the Inspiring Philomena|Dame Judi Dench|November 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The scene is the covenant made between the two first persons of the Trinity on Mount Moriah.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
The Trinity business will answer exceedingly well; I have two engines ready for that purpose to put to work on my arrival in town.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The good influence of the operations of the Trinity louse might be shown by many interesting instances.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
I thank and adore the ever-blessed Trinity, who gave thee such high gifts.
Mary, Help of Christians|Various
I thank and magnify the ever-blessed Trinity, who chose thee from all our race for this special privilege.
Mary, Help of Christians|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Trinity (1 of 2)

trinity

/ (ˈtrɪnɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

a group of three

the state of being threefold

Word Origin for trinity

C13: from Old French trinite, from Late Latin trīnitās, from Latin trīnus triple

British Dictionary definitions for Trinity (2 of 2)

Trinity

/ (ˈtrɪnɪtɪ) /

noun

Also called: Holy Trinity, Blessed Trinity Christian theol the union of three persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in one Godhead

See Trinity Sunday

Holy Trinity a religious order founded in 1198

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Cultural definitions for Trinity

Trinity

A doctrine of Christianity that there is one God and three divine persons in the one God: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit.