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Triad

Verb / ˈtraɪˌæd / Another word for triad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of three people or things

Synonyms & similar words

trine troika threesome trio commonchord ternary leash ternion deuceace tercet tierce three triplet trey trinity terzetto triple iii trio three trinity troika triangle trilogy triumvirate threesome triplet tercet trine trey triune trivium threescore trichotomy triptych triquetra trifecta trident

Synonyms by register

Formal

trinity trio ternion

Informal

threesome troupe gang of three

Literary

trine triplicity

Antonyms

duality pair couple bipartite dyad two

Common collocations

  • musical triad
  • power triad
  • moral triad
  • social triad
  • family triad
  • divine triad

Word family

noun triad

Usage note

A 'triad' refers to a group of three, often in a formal or technical context like music or philosophy. It can also refer to a group of three people, sometimes with informal connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The triad of flowers looked beautiful in the vase.
  2. The musical group was a triad of guitar, drums, and vocals.
  3. The triad of ducks swam together in the pond.
  4. The three colors formed a triad on the color wheel.
  5. The triad of siblings played together in the park.

Quotes

  • The human triad of love, freedom, and knowledge is the most important thing in the world. - George Santayana
  • The triad of wisdom is to learn, to know, and to do. - Alfred Tennyson
  • The triad of good health: eat well, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.

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