triune
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
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a group of three
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(often capital) another word for Trinity
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of triune
1595–1605; tri- + -une < Latin ūnus one
Example Sentences
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This is often called the "triune brain" theory, first postulated by neuroscientist Paul D. McLean and popularized by astronomer Carl Sagan.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2023
In the mid-1900s, Paul MacLean, an neuroscientist at Yale and then the National Institute of Mental Health, began developing the triune brain hypothesis.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2022
Boehner bore the burden of this triune responsibility better than most.
From US News ● Sep. 25, 2015
All adult Trail Life USA leaders must sign a statement of faith and values that begins, “We believe there is one triune God.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 8, 2014
And now we come to the “Three Mothers,” of the “Sepher Yetzirah,” the Great Supernal Feminine Triad, which is even before the triune father.
From Hebrew Literature by Wilson, Epiphanius
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