Definitions

1. noun

A group of three subjects or arts studied in medieval education: grammar, logic, and rhetoric.

“The medieval university’s curriculum was centered around the trivium, which provided a solid foundation for further study.”

2. noun

The three aspects or stages of the learning process in the classical or medieval sense.

“Understanding the trivium is crucial for grasping the historical context of education in the Middle Ages.”

3. noun

A set of three related things.

“The trivium of a car’s engine consists of the transmission, engine block, and cylinder head.”