noun
dyad
DEYE-ad
Dyad (noun) means a pair of two closely connected people or things treated as a single unit. Example: “The therapist studied the dyad of mother and child.”
noun
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A pair of two closely connected people or things treated as a single unit.
"The therapist studied the dyad of mother and child."
How to use dyad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pair — two people or things considered together as one unit.
When to use it
Mostly used in academic contexts like psychology, sociology, and music theory rather than everyday speech.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek duás, "a pair," from dúo, "two."
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What does “dyad” mean?
The word “dyad” means a pair of two closely connected people or things treated as a single unit. In plain terms, a pair — two people or things considered together as one unit.
How do you pronounce “dyad”?
“Dyad” is pronounced DEYE-ad (/ˈdaɪ.æd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dyad” in a sentence?
Here is “dyad” used in a sentence: “The therapist studied the dyad of mother and child.”
What part of speech is “dyad”?
“Dyad” is a noun.
Where does the word “dyad” come from?
The word “dyad” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek duás, "a pair," from dúo, "two.".
