triad

noun
UK: /ˈtraɪæd/
US: /ˈtraɪæd/

  1. A group of three people or things.

    1. The triad worked well together.
    2. The project relied on the triad of skills: planning, execution, and analysis.

  2. A powerful criminal organization, especially a Chinese one.

    1. The triad controlled the city's underworld.
    2. He was rumored to be involved with a local triad, a dangerous association.

  3. A chord of three notes.

    1. The triad forms the basis of the harmony.
    2. He played a simple triad on the piano, a C major chord to illustrate the concept.

Synonyms

trio trinity three threesome

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "triad" in English means: A group of three people or things., A powerful criminal organization, especially a Chinese one., A chord of three notes..

The phonetic transcription of "triad" is /ˈtraɪæd/ in British English and /ˈtraɪæd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "triad": trio, trinity, three, threesome.

Example usage of "triad": "The triad worked well together.". More examples on the page.