Triad

/tɹˈa‍ɪæd/

/ˈtɹaɪˌæd/

Triad

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

synonyms : deuce-ace

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

three people considered as a unit

synonyms : threesome

a set of three similar things considered as a unit

synonyms : trio

Examples

1. no other triad on this cube has that same frequency ratio.

2. Again, the triad's up there.

3. At the same time, triad gangsters attacked pro-democracy campaigners in Yuen Long, a district of the new territories.

4. Both countries do have a triad.