Triad has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
"The triad represents the simplest perfect number, formed by adding one to itself three times."
2
a set of three similar things considered as a unit
"The chef arranged the triad of herbs-basil, mint, and oregano-to create a perfect flavor balance in the salad."
3
three people considered as a unit
"The detective suspected that the entire crime was orchestrated by a tight-knit triad of friends who never acted alone."
4
a three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones
"The jazz pianist struck a bright triad on the keyboard that instantly lifted the mood of the room."
5
A grouping of three.
"The security team was reorganized into triads to streamline their patrol routes across the city block."
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