Meaning & use

Triadic

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Consisting of or arranged in a group of three.

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The song's harmony relies on simple triadic chords.

Sociologists studied the triadic relationship between the parents and the child.

A note on using this word

Widely used in music theory to describe chords built from three notes (triads), and in linguistics and design to describe three-part structures.

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