Trinity

/ˈtrɪn.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The state of being threefold; a group of three.
The concept of the trinity is central to many religious beliefs.
In Christian theology, the union of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as three persons in one God.
The doctrine of the trinity explains the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
A group of three closely related persons or things.
The marketing team formed a trinity to work on the upcoming campaign.
A set of three related elements considered together.
The trinity of health, education, and income affects socio-economic status.
Mathematics: A set or group involving three elements.
In geometry, the trinity of measures includes length, width, and height.

Etymology

From Latin 'trinitas', meaning 'threefold'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

holy trinity
A term used to refer to three entities that represent the core essence of something.
trinity of virtues
Refers to three essential moral qualities.

Related Words

triad
A group of three people or things.
ternion
A set of three, especially a group of three related items.

Slang Meanings

A trio of friends or partners.
We're the trinity of the party scene.
Three goals or objectives that are achieved together.
We've got our trinity goals set for this project.