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

The nurturing Moon centers your 2nd House of Finances as a supportive trine links to extravagant Jupiter in your 10th House of Career today beautifully. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026

In the meantime, read on for what Venus trine Pluto means for your zodiac sign. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026

Noun

Compassionate Venus in your 3rd House of Communication trines fanciful Neptune in your 11th House of Friends, making ideas easy to pitch that entertain and inform. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026

On June 16, Venus will meet with Neptune in a seductive trine, creating a dreamy, inspiring and fantasy-loving alignment in the sky. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

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
• chine
• cline
• dine
• fein
• fine
• gwine
• hine
• jain
• klein
• kline
• line