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triune Meaning & Definition

/ˈtraɪˌjuːn/

What Does Triune Mean?

As an adjective, triune means Both trine and one at the same time. It can also mean Of an artistic or literary work composed of three parts united by a single theme.

Triune: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈtraɪˌjuːn/
Synonymsmultiple

Triune Definition (Adjective)

  1. Both trine and one at the same time.

    Christians believe in a triune God, meaning that he is three hypostases in perfect unity.

  2. Of an artistic or literary work composed of three parts united by a single theme.

Adjective

  1. Threefold, having three components that are both separate and united.
  2. (specifically, of the Trinity) Having three hypostases that are perfectly united but distinct.

Synonyms of Triune

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Triune in a Sentence

Christians believe in a triune God, meaning that he is three hypostases in perfect unity.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Triune

Origin of Triune

Borrowed from New Latin triūnus.

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