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dyad

/ˈdaɪ.æd/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A pair of interdependent elements or concepts.

    - "In psychology, a dyad is a relationship between two people."
    - "In physics, a diatomic molecule is a dyad composed of two atoms."

Synonyms

couple , duad
Variants
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dyad , dyadic , dyadically , dyads
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'dyáda' meaning 'pair' or 'duo'.


Trivia
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  1. In mathematics, a dyadic number is a number represented as the sum of an infinite series of powers of 2.

  2. In computer science, a dyadic function is a function that takes two arguments and returns a single value.


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  1. unit: A dyad can be considered a unit of two elements or concepts.

  2. binary relationship: A dyad can be seen as a binary relationship between two entities.


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In literature and art, dyads are often used to explore complex relationships and themes. For example, in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov', the relationship between the two brothers, Alyosha and Dmitri, is a significant dyad.

How to Memorize "dyad"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a pair of interconnected objects or concepts to remember the meaning of dyad.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dyad' with the idea of a pair or a duo.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'DY-A-D' to remember that dyad means 'pair' or 'duo'.


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