In other words, it is energy in an object due to its motion or position, or both. In the 'open door' example above, I possess potential chemical energy (energy stored in me), and by lifting my hands to push the door, my action also had kinetic energy (energy in the motion of my hands).
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Trite. Trite is a spider genus of the Salticidae family. Most of the 18 described species occur in Australia and New Zealand, with several spread over islands of Oceania, one species even reaching Rapa.
Gemstone Description Terminology in General. In the past, the term trilliant-cut could only be used to describe brilliant-cut, triangular gemstones (hence the name tri-lliant), but nowadays, the term can be used to describe any triangular gemstone including step cuts, cabochons and even plain cuts. Cutting styles and shapes have evolved greatly.