polyad

1 of 2

noun

poly·​ad

ˈpälēˌad

plural -s

1

: a group consisting of several closely related parts or elements

2

: a polyad atom, radical, or element

polyad

2 of 2

adjective

"

1

or polyadic

¦⸗⸗¦adik

: of, relating to, or constituting a polyad

2

[poly- + -ad] : polyvalent

Word History

Etymology

Noun

poly- + -ad

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