🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

trio

Pronunciation / Transliteration: trio

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Triad/ˈtraɪ.æd/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le trio de musiciens a captivé le public."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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