triade

Definitions of triade
  1. noun
    a set of three similar things considered as a unit
    synonyms: trio
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    types:
    trilogie
    a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme
    type of:
    set, span, stel, unit
    a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
  2. noun
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
    synonyms: Drievuldigheid, drie, terzet, trio
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    type of:
    cijfer, figuur
    one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
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