LingvoCore.com

trine: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Low
UK/traɪn/US/traɪn/

Formal, Technical (Astrology)

My Flashcards

Quick answer

What does “trine” mean?

A group or set of three.

Audio

Pronunciation

Definition

Meaning and Definition

A group or set of three; a triad.

In astrology, an aspect of 120° between two planets, considered harmonious. More broadly, any arrangement or grouping of three.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant difference in meaning or usage. The word is equally rare in both varieties.

Connotations

Carries connotations of astrology, mysticism, or formal/archaic language.

Frequency

Extremely low frequency in both corpora, with a slight potential edge in UK usage due to stronger historical astrological traditions.

Grammar

How to Use “trine” in a Sentence

[Noun] be in trine with [Noun]form a trine with

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
planets in trinea trine aspect
medium
the holy trinea perfect trine
weak
trine of powerancient trine

Examples

Examples of “trine” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • The astrologer noted how Jupiter would trine with Neptune next month.

American English

  • In her chart, Venus trines Mars, indicating harmony in relationships.

adverb

British English

  • The planets were positioned trine.

American English

  • The two points sat trine to one another on the circle.

adjective

British English

  • The trine relationship between the three elements was fundamental to the theory.

American English

  • A trine aspect is one of the most favourable in a natal chart.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Virtually never used.

Academic

Rare, potentially in historical, religious, or astrological studies.

Everyday

Extremely rare; would likely cause confusion.

Technical

Standard term in astrology for a specific planetary aspect.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “trine”

Weak

group of threeset of three

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “trine”

duopairdyad

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “trine”

  • Using it as a general synonym for 'three' (e.g., 'I have trine apples').
  • Confusing it with 'train' in speech due to identical pronunciation in some accents.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is a low-frequency word. Its most common use is in the technical context of astrology.

Yes, in astrology, planets can be said to 'trine' each other, meaning they form a 120-degree angle.

A 'triangle' is a geometric shape. A 'trine' refers specifically to a group of three things or, in astrology, a specific angular relationship.

Yes, both words derive from Latin roots meaning 'threefold' (trinus). 'Trinity' specifically refers to a triple deity, most famously in Christian theology.

A group or set of three.

Trine is usually formal, technical (astrology) in register.

Trine: in British English it is pronounced /traɪn/, and in American English it is pronounced /traɪn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “None in common usage.”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think of 'trine' rhyming with 'divine' – in astrology, a trine aspect is considered a divinely harmonious angle.

Conceptual Metaphor

HARMONY IS GEOMETRICAL ALIGNMENT (as in a harmonious trine aspect).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
In her astrological chart, Venus forms a harmonious with Jupiter.
Multiple Choice

What is the primary field where the term 'trine' has a specific technical meaning?

trine: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples | Lingvocore