Duads

/ˈduːædz/ noun

Definition

Plural of duad; multiple pairs or groups of two, especially in technical or philosophical contexts.

Etymology

From 'duad' with the regular English plural suffix '-s,' used in formal writing when discussing multiple pairs or paired relationships from a structural perspective.

Kelly Says

In group dynamics research, scientists distinguish between duads (two people), triads (three people), and larger groups because the mathematics and psychology change completely—a secret between two people is different from a secret in a group of three.

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