polyad
1 of 2noun
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 2adjective
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1
or polyadic : of, relating to, or constituting a polyad
¦⸗⸗¦adik
2
[poly- + -ad] : polyvalent
Word History
Etymology
Noun
poly- + -ad