trine
Trine (adj) means Threefold; made up of three parts. Example: “The ritual involved a trine repetition of the same phrase.”
How to use trine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term for anything grouped in threes; in astrology, a specific favorable angle between planets.
Word forms
trined past tense, trined past tense, trines plural, Trines plural, trines singular, trines singular
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The ritual involved a _____ repetition of the same phrase.
Etymology
From Latin trinus ("threefold"), via Old French trin.
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What does “trine” mean?
The word “trine” means threefold; made up of three parts. In plain terms, a term for anything grouped in threes; in astrology, a specific favorable angle between planets.
How do you pronounce “trine”?
“Trine” is pronounced tryn (/tɹaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “trine” in a sentence?
Here is “trine” used in a sentence: “The ritual involved a trine repetition of the same phrase.”
What part of speech is “trine”?
Depending on how it is used, “trine” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “trine” come from?
The word “trine” comes from Latin. From Latin trinus ("threefold"), via Old French trin.
How many meanings does “trine” have?
“Trine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: threefold; made up of three parts.