triadically
9.5
In a way that uses groups of three things
- adverb
- /traɪˈædɪkli/
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triádicamente
- He also considered the "fusion of the dance, the costumes, and the music" to operate triadically, an association perhaps more wisely ascribed to his own tendency to think in threes.
Examples
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The theory suggests that human relationships can be analyzed triadically, focusing on the dynamics among three individuals.
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The artist often composed her paintings triadically, using a blend of three primary colors to create vivid contrasts.
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In music theory, chords are often structured triadically to provide harmony and depth to the composition.
Synonyms
trilaterally
vstriadically
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8.1
Involving three countries or sides working together
relates to any group composed of three elements generally
Surface Forms
triadically positive
Morphology
Etymology
Triadically comes from tri- meaning 'three' and triad meaning 'a group of three', like in trio or triangle. So, to do something triadically is to do it 'in threes' or with sets of three, which explains its meaning about groups of three.