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Noun (4 meanings)

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.

three, 3, III, trio, threesome, tierce, leash, troika, triad, trine, trinity, ternary, ternion, triplet, tercet, terzetto, trey, deuce-ace

triad is a type of:
  • digit, figure (noun) - one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

2. a set of three similar things considered as a unit.

trio, triad, triplet, triple

triad is a type of:
  • set (noun) - a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
types of triad:
  • trilogy (noun) - a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme
  • triplicity, trigon (noun) - (astrology) one of four groups of the zodiac where each group consists of three signs separated from each other by 120 degrees
instances of triad:
  • Trimurti (noun) - the triad of divinities of later Hinduism

3. three people considered as a unit.

trio, threesome, triad, trinity

triad is a type of:
types of triad:
  • triumvirate (noun) - a group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority

4. a three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones.

common chord, triad

triad is a type of:
  • chord (noun) - a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together