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trine

  [trahyn] ,
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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.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME: threefold (< OF trin(e)) < L trīnus, sing. of trīnī by threes (see trinary )
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trine   (trīn)   
adj.  

  1. Threefold; triple.

    1. Of or relating to an astrologically favorable positioning of two celestial bodies 120° apart.

    2. 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.


[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin trīnus, sing. of trīnī, three each; see trei- in Indo-European roots.]
trin·i·ty   (trĭn'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. trin·i·ties

  1. A group consisting of three closely related members. Also called triunity.

  2. Trinity Theology In most Christian faiths, the union of three divine persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in one God. Also called Trine.

  3. Trinity Trinity Sunday.


[Middle English trinite, from Old French, from Latin trīnitās, from trīnus, trine; see trine.]
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