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adjective
1.
threefold; triple.
2.
Astrology. of or pertaining to the trigon aspect of two planets distant from each other 120°, or the third part of the zodiac.
noun
3.
a set or group of three; triad.
4.
( initial capital letter ) the Trinity.
5.
Astrology. a trine aspect of two planets, indicative of ease and accomplishment.
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Trine
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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English: threefold (< Old French trin(e)) < Latin trīnus, singular of trīnī by threes (see trinary)
1350–1400; Middle English: threefold (< Old French trin(e)) < Latin trīnus, singular of trīnī by threes (see trinary)
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trine (traɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | astrology conjunction opposition Compare square an aspect of 120° between two planets, an orb of 8° being allowed |
| 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] | |
| 'trinal | |
| —adj | |
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