Christians believe in a triune God, meaning that he is three hypostases in perfect unity.
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Triune
/ˈtraɪˌjuːn/
Synonyms for "triune" (20 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
deltoidfan shaped
Adjective(2 words)
the trinitythree-component unit
Strong matches (6)
Adjective(5 words)
Related words (10)
Adjective(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: deltoid, fan shaped, the trinity, three-component unit, three-in-one.
- Sentence evidence is available for triune, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
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- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "triune".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "triune"
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If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
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Final fit check
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Related word relations
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8 entriesThreefold unityTrinitarian doctrineTrinity conceptTriune GodTriune beingTriune naturethreefold approachtriune system
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1 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
The entire member seems a dense webbed bed of welded sinews; but cut into it, and you find that three distinct strata compose it:—upper, middle, and lower. […]. This triune structure, as much as anything else, imparts power to the tail.
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1990, Mary Ann Fatula, The Triune God of Christian Faith, Liturgical Press (Michael Glazier Books), page 21, To be Christian today thus means reflective and critical fidelity to the essential elements of our Christian heritage in scripture and tradition, yet in a way that enables us to respond to the ever new presence of the triune God active in our own experience and world.
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2003, Jeffrey C. Pugh, Entertaining the Triune Mystery, Continuum International Publishing Group (Trinity Press International), page 80, Because the triune God is seen in ways that reflect relationality, God's presence can be expressed in the world in such a way that gnostic separation of the world and God should not be allowed to be a central part of Christian belief.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "triune"?
Closest matches include deltoid, fan shaped, the trinity, three-component unit, three-in-one.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "triune"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.