trine

[trahyn] /traɪn/
adjective
1.
threefold; triple.
2.
Astrology. of or pertaining to the trigon aspect of two planets distant from each other 120°, or the third part of the zodiac.
noun
3.
a set or group of three; triad.
4.
(initial capital letter) the Trinity.
5.
Astrology. a trine aspect of two planets, indicative of ease and accomplishment.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English: threefold (< Old French trin(e)) < Latin trīnus, singular of trīnī by threes (see trinary)
British Dictionary definitions for trine

trine

/traɪn/
noun
1.
(astrology) an aspect of 120° between two planets, an orb of 8° being allowed Compare conjunction (sense 5), opposition (sense 9), square (sense 10)
2.
anything comprising three parts
adjective
3.
of or relating to a trine
4.
threefold; triple
Derived Forms
trinal, adjective
Word Origin
C14: from Old French trin, from Latin trīnus triple, from trēs three
Word Origin and History for trine
adj.

"threefold," late 14c., from French trine (13c.), from Latin trinus "threefold," from tres "three" (see three).