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triune

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //traɪˈjuːn//

KK: /traɪˈjun/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that is made up of three parts or aspects, often used in a religious context to refer to the Christian concept of the Trinity.


Example

The concept of the triune God is central to many Christian beliefs.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about the concept of a triune being?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's pretty fascinating how it relates to different religions.
Sloth A
I find it interesting how it combines three aspects into one idea.
Sloth B
Exactly! It really makes you think about unity in diversity.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
triple
threesome
ternary
Antonyms
single
individual
sole
noun
Definition

A group of three closely related things or people, often used to refer to a divine trinity.


Example

In many religions, the concept of a triune God represents the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as one.


Conversation
Sloth A
I was reading about different beliefs, and I came across the concept of a triune God.
Sloth B
Oh, that's interesting! What does that mean exactly?
Sloth A
It refers to the idea of God being three in one, like a trinity.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Triune → It is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "unus" (meaning one). The word "triune" refers to the concept of three in one, often used in a theological context to describe the Christian doctrine of the Trinity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'three' ('tri-') coming together as 'one' ('unus') — that's why triune means three in one.

Visually Confused Words
tribune
trine
triene
tune
trun
true
trin
tribunate
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
trinity
threesome
trio
Antonyms
singularity
individual
oneness