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Definition of trident

trident

/ˈtɹaɪ.dənt/
tri · dent
Plural:tridents
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• noun

1

A three-pronged spear, historically used for fishing or as a weapon, and associated in classical mythology with Poseidon (Neptune), the god of the sea.

Example

"The marble statue in the town square depicts Neptune rising from the waves, holding a bronze trident."

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• adjective

1

Having three teeth, prongs, or points.

Example

"The botanist examined the trident leaves of the desert shrub under a magnifying lens."

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triennial
triennially
trientalis

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Middle French from Latin 'tridens' (genitive 'tridentis'), formed from 'tri-' ('three') and 'dens' ('tooth'). In classical antiquity, the three-pronged implement was both a fisherman's harpoon and the iconic symbol of the sea god Neptune.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trident. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trident
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