Dyad

/ˈdaɪ.æd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a group of two, especially in a social or biological context.

The study focused on the dyad formed by the mother and her child.

a pair of things or a unit comprising two parts.

In mathematics, a dyad can refer to a pair of elements from a set.

a two-person interaction or relationship.

Therapists often analyze the dyad between partners during couple's counseling.

a term used in certain scientific fields to refer to two entities considered together.

The dyad of predator and prey is crucial for understanding ecosystem dynamics.

From the Greek 'dyas', meaning 'two'.

dyadic relationship

A relationship involving two parties or elements, often focusing on the interactions between them.

dyadic communication

A form of communication between two individuals.

monad

A single unit or element.

triad

A group or set of three.

Two people working together closely.

They’re a dyad on the project; you can’t find one without the other.