trine

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adjective

ˈtrīn 

1

: threefold, triple

2

: of, relating to, or being the favorable astrological aspect of two celestial bodies 120 degrees apart

trine

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noun

1

: a group of three : triad

2

: the trine astrological aspect of two celestial bodies

Examples of trine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Venus trine Mars can spark intense emotions as passions run high, according to astrologer Valerie Mesa Comments Prepare for sparks to fly! —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024

Nevertheless, if both partners are willing to stay in the relationship and do the work, there is a possibility of commitment, thanks to Bad Bunny’s Saturn being in a favorable trine aspect with Kendall’s Sun, Lang notes. —Naydeline Mejia, Women's Health, 31 Mar. 2023

Noun

Sun-Mars trine on March 8: Take initiative in your career. —Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025

Retrogrades aren’t fun, but almost nothing can put a damper on the sweetness of Pisces season—and you’ll be especially motivated to pursue the good life around March 7, as passionate Mars makes a lucky trine to the sun in your sign. —Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Anglo-French trin, from Latin trinus, from trini three each; akin to Latin tres three — more at three

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing trine

• trine immersion

Rhymes for trine

• brine
• cline
• dine
• fein
• fine
• gwine
• hine
• jain
• klein
• kline
• line
• mine