trinity

/ˈtɹɪnɪti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: trinities

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A group or set of three people or things; three things combined into one.

Noun

Examples

Near-synonyms: threesome, triad, trio, trine, troika, triumvirate; see also Thesaurus:trio

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The state of being three; independence of three things; things divided into three.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “trinity” mean?

A group or set of three people or things; three things combined into one.

Is “trinity” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.