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triad

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/tɾiˈadɨ/tri·a·de

Definitions

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1

A group or set of three connected people or things.

Usage examples

The triad of mind, body, and spirit is important in holistic medicine.
The novel focuses on the complex relationships within a family triad.

Common combinations

holy triadclassical triadform a triad
2

(Music) A chord of three notes, consisting of a given note (the root) with the third and fifth above it.

Usage examples

The piece begins with a simple C major triad.
He practiced inverting triads on the piano.

Common combinations

major triadminor triadaugmented triaddiminished triad