Triadic: meaning, definitions and examples

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triadic

 

[ traɪˈædɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

associated concepts

The term 'triadic' refers to something that is related to or characterized by three elements or factors. It is often used in discussions of theories that involve three distinct but interrelated parts, such as triadic relationships in social theory or triadic structure in linguistics.

Synonyms

ternary, threefold, triple

Examples of usage

  • The triadic model explains the relationship between the teacher, the student, and the content.
  • In triadic theory, each component influences the others.
  • The triadic system of communication includes sender, message, and receiver.

Translations

Translations of the word "triadic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 triádico

🇮🇳 त्रैतीयक

🇩🇪 triadisch

🇮🇩 triadik

🇺🇦 тріадичний

🇵🇱 triadyczny

🇯🇵 三重の

🇫🇷 triadique

🇪🇸 triádico

🇹🇷 üçlü

🇰🇷 삼중의

🇸🇦 ثلاثي

🇨🇿 triadický

🇸🇰 triadický

🇨🇳 三元的

🇸🇮 triadični

🇮🇸 þríhyrningslegur

🇰🇿 үштік

🇬🇪 ტრიანული

🇦🇿 triad

🇲🇽 triádico

Etymology

The word 'triadic' is derived from the Latin word 'triad', which comes from 'tri' meaning 'three'. The term gained popularity in various academic fields, including philosophy and psychology, to describe systems and theories that emphasize the significance of three interconnected elements or entities. The use of 'triadic' allows for a more nuanced understanding of complex relationships and dynamics, particularly in social structures and communication models. As interdisciplinary approaches to study human behavior and thought processes evolved, the concept of triadic relationships has become central to many theoretical frameworks, emphasizing the importance of trinity-like structures in grasping the interconnected nature of various components.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,710, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.