Meaning & Definition of word "Dyad"

noun:

• 1. a group of two, especially in a social or biological context.
  • Example: The study focused on the dyad formed by the mother and her child.
• 2. a pair of things or a unit comprising two parts.
  • Example: In mathematics, a dyad can refer to a pair of elements from a set.
• 3. a two-person interaction or relationship.
  • Example: Therapists often analyze the dyad between partners during couple's counseling.
• 4. a term used in certain scientific fields to refer to two entities considered together.
  • Example: The dyad of predator and prey is crucial for understanding ecosystem dynamics.