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

Later, the Moon trines affectionate Venus, helping warmth and perspective return. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

This productive trine can also shed light on practical solutions involving work, health, finances and day-to-day responsibilities. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 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