Definition

Noun A set or group of three; the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.

Usage

"Ternion" is a formal, literary, or somewhat archaic noun used to refer to a trio, a triad, or the number three itself. It emphasizes the unity or grouping of three distinct entities as a single unit.

Examples

• The ancient symbol represented a sacred ternion of earth, sky, and sea.
• A ternion of witnesses was required to validate the contract.
• The committee was reduced to a ternion after the other members resigned.

Advanced Usage

• In theology/philosophy: Often used to describe a trinity or a triple deity.
• In formal writing: Used for stylistic variation instead of more common terms like "trio" or "triad."

Variants and Related Words

• Trinity (n): A group of three people or things, especially the Christian Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Triad (n): A group or set of three connected people or things.
• Trio (n): A set or group of three people or things, especially musicians.
• Triplet (n): One of three children or animals born at the same birth; also, a group of three similar things.
• Threesome (n): A group of three people.

Synonyms

• Trio
• Triad
• Trinity
• Threesome
• Triplet
• Troika
• Trey (in cards or dice)

Antonyms

• Singleton (a single person or thing)
• Pair/Duo (a set of two)

Noun

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one