Trine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɹaɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Trine is an adjective meaning Triple; threefold.
Meaning
Triple; threefold.
More Meanings
- (astrology) Denoting the aspect of two celestial bodies which are 120° apart.
- A group of three things.
- (astrology) An aspect of two astrological bodies when 120° apart.
- (transitive, astrology) To put in the aspect of a trine.
- (archaic, UK, thieves' cant) To hang; to execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.
- (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) To go.
Example Sentences
a single trine of brazen tortoises
By fortune he [Saturn] was now to Venus trined.
From thence at the Nubbing-cheat we trine in the Lightmans.
Twang dell's, i' the strommell, and let the Quire Cuffin: / And Herman Beck strine and trine to the Ruffin.
Word Forms
- trines
- trining
- trined
Synonyms for trine
Depending on context, synonyms include tern, treble, ternary, threefold, triadic, trinary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include triad, trinity, trio, ternary, three, ternion.
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