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trine

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adjective

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2
: of, relating to, or being the favorable astrological aspect of two celestial bodies 120 degrees apart

trine

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noun

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: a group of three : triad
2
: the trine astrological aspect of two celestial bodies

Examples of trine in a Sentence

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Adjective
In the meantime, read on for what Mars trine Neptune retrograde means for your zodiac sign. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025 That said, the intriguing synergy of Venus trine Saturn-Neptune retrograde is where sparks of inspiration meet discipline and structure. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
The North Node of Destiny occurred at the show’s premiere in 1963 and is now making a harmonious trine. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025 Discuss your hopes and dreams during the grand water trine of the sun, Jupiter, and Saturn. Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trine

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of trine was in the 14th century

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“Trine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trine. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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