Definition of Trine

1. Noun. The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.


Definition of Trine

1. a. Threefold; triple; as, trine dimensions, or length, breadth, and thickness.

2. n. The aspect of planets distant from each other 120 degrees, or one third of the zodiac; trigon.

3. v. t. To put in the aspect of a trine.

Definition of Trine

1. Adjective. Triple, threefold. ¹

2. Adjective. (astrology) Denoting the aspect of two celestial bodies which are 120° apart. ¹

3. Noun. A group of three things ¹

4. Noun. An aspect of two astrological bodies when 120° apart ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Trine

1. to place in a particular astrological position [v TRINED, TRINING, TRINES]

Medical Definition of Trine

1. 1. The aspect of planets distant from each other 120 degrees, or one third of the zodiac; trigon. "In sextile, square, and trine." (Milton) 2. A triad; trinity. "A single trine of brazen tortoises." (Mrs. Browning) "Eternal One, Almighty Trine!" (Keble) Origin: F. Trine, trin. See Trinal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trine

trimurti
trimyarian
trimyristin
trin
trinal
trinaries
trinary
trinary star
trinary star system
trinary star systems
trinary stars
trindle
trindled
trindles
trindling
trine immersion
trined
trinervate
trinerved
trines
tringa
tringle
tringles
tringoid
trinidad and tobago
trinification
trining
trinitarianism
trinities

Literary usage of Trine

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Glossary: Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions to by Robert Nares (1859)
"So trine, &c. It was, however, employed by Spenser to express the Trinity, ... trine, a. Triangular. That he beholds her with a trine aspect Why I saw this, ..."

2. Christian Archaeology by Charles W Bennett (1888)
"... in that by trine immersion the Trinity is symbolized, as well as the Lord's burial, and resurrection on the third day. Most of the Christian fathers ..."

3. A General History of the Baptist Denomination in America, and Other Parts of by David Benedict (1813)
"Speaking of baptism by trine immersion, which was the Ambrosian method, ... immersion ; contrary to the opinion of Alwin, who con. tended for trine ..."

4. The Six Days of Creation: Or, The Scriptural Cosmology, with the Ancient by Tayler Lewis (1855)
"We have what we have called the trine aspect of the universe. When the thought has taken full possession of the mind, we cannot lose any part of it without ..."

5. The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by American Committee of Revision (1881)
"I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men ; 11 trine ; according to the ..."

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