TRINE Definition & Meaning

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trine

[ trahyn ]

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adjective

threefold; triple.
Astrology. of or relating to the trigon aspect of two planets distant from each other 120°, or the third part of the zodiac.

noun

a set or group of three; triad.
(initial capital letter) the Trinity.
Astrology. a trine aspect of two planets, indicative of ease and accomplishment.

trine

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noun

astrology an aspect of 120° between two planets, an orb of 8° being allowed Compare conjunction opposition square
anything comprising three parts

adjective

of or relating to a trine
threefold; triple

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Derived Forms

ˈ�ٰ��Բ��, adjective

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of trine¹

1350–1400; Middle English: threefold (< Old French trin ( e )) < Latin �ٰ�ī�Գܲ�, singular of �ٰ�ī��ī by threes ( trinary )

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of trine¹

C14: from Old French trin , from Latin �ٰ�ī�Գܲ� triple, from �ٰ�ŧ�� three

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For example, when two planets are in harmony, they could be trine to one another, which is when they are 120 degrees apart.

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And how often are Mercury and Venus trine?

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Her pained, nostalgic aria “In quelle trine morbide” felt more like a collection of stunning vocal effects — a gauzy yet clear half-voice, shining high notes, clarity of tone — than like an expression of deep feeling.

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It wants no man fined because he contradicts its doc- trines.

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They hold to a trine baptism—dipping the candidate three times, with the face downward into the water.

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