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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTriad
/ˈtraɪ.æd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A group or set of three people or things.
"The triad of factors contributing to climate change includes greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and industrial pollution." - 2
In music, a chord consisting of three notes that can be stacked in thirds.
"The song features a beautiful triad that enhances its emotional depth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'triad' originates from the Greek word 'triás', meaning 'three'. It evolved through Latin and Middle English, where it retained the core meaning of a group of three, often used in various contexts such as music, philosophy, and social structures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Triad" is said worldwide
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trio
Transliteration: trio
"Le trio de musiciens a captivé le public."
Dreiergruppe
Transliteration: Dreiergruppe
"Die Dreiergruppe arbeitete eng zusammen."
triade
Transliteration: triade
"La triade di artisti ha presentato un'opera straordinaria."
tríada
Transliteration: tríada
"La tríada de conceptos es fundamental para entender la teoría."
tríade
Transliteration: tríade
"A tríade de fatores é crucial para a análise."
त्रय
Transliteration: tray
"इस त्रय में सभी सदस्य महत्वपूर्ण हैं।"
三元组
Transliteration: sān yuán zǔ
"这个三元组在数学中很重要。"
삼중주
Transliteration: samjungju
"그 삼중주가 공연을 더욱 매력적으로 만들었다."
三重奏
Transliteration: sanjūsō
"その三重奏は聴衆を魅了した。"
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