noun
threeness
Threeness (noun) means the quality of being three in number, or a triad; a trinity.
noun
1
The quality of being three in number, or a triad; a trinity.
"the Cappadocian Fathers provided a way of speaking about the Trinity which would create a balance between threeness and oneness."
— Diarmaid MacCulloch, A History of Christianity (2009)
2
A set of three things; a trio.
3
(religion) Another name for the Trinity.
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Etymology
Formed from three and -ness; compare Middle English þrinnesse, þrimnesse, þremnesse, þrumnesse (“trinity”, literally “three-ness”) and Old English þrīnes, þrīnness (“trinity”, literally “three-ness”).
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Rhymes for threeness
oneness
likeness
idleness
lateness
rudeness
niceness
cuteness
awareness
whiteness
closeness
politeness
gentleness
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of threeness?
"threeness" (noun) means the quality of being three in number, or a triad; a trinity.
What is another word for threeness?
Other words for "threeness" include threesome.
What are the different meanings of threeness?
"threeness" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of being three in number, or a triad; a trinity; 2. A set of three things; a trio; 3. (religion) Another name for the Trinity.
