ternary vs trine

ternary

noun
  • A group of three things; a trio, threesome or tierce. 

adj
  • Arranged in groups of three. 

  • Having three variables. 

  • To the base three. 

  • Containing, or consisting of, three different parts, as elements, atoms, groups, or radicals, which are regarded as having different functions or relations in the molecule. 

  • Made up of three things. 

trine

noun
  • A group of three things. 

  • An aspect of two astrological bodies when 120° apart. 

verb
  • To put in the aspect of a trine. 

adj
  • Triple; threefold. 

  • Denoting the aspect of two celestial bodies which are 120° apart. 

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