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Meaning of triad

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

triad

Pronunciation:/ˈtɹaɪ.æd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A grouping of three.

    Synonyms:threesometrinetrinitytriotriplettriumviratetroika
  2. A word of three syllables.

    Synonyms:trisyllable
  3. A branch of a Chinese underground criminal society, mostly based in Hong Kong.

  4. On a CRT display, a group of three neighbouring phosphor dots, coloured green, red, and blue.