dyadic

[ dahy-ad-ik ]

adjective

1. of or consisting of a dyad; being a group of two.
2. pertaining to the number 2.

noun

1. Mathematics. two or more dyads added together.

dyadic

/ daɪˈædɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to a dyad
2. relating to or based on two; twofold
3. logic maths (of a relation, predicate, etc) relating two terms; binary Compare monadic polyadic

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyadic¹

First recorded in 1720–30; from Greek dyadikós; dyad, -ic

Example Sentences

"Despite these differences in dyadic coping behaviors, the beneficial effects of supportive and collaborative dyadic coping as well as the detrimental effects of negative dyadic coping on marital quality are the same for all couples."

From Salon

My team has found that the 280 Capitol defendants with links to extremism formed more than 750 dyadic relationships with radical movements and fellow Jan. 6 defendants.

From Washington Post

For those who perceive those things as immoral, the dyadic loop will ensures that they will come to seem increasing wrong and harmful over time.

From Salon

CMS also allows Medicaid providers to deliver “dyadic” care to mother and child as part of the child’s benefit package.

From Washington Post

Along with all populists, Mr. Trump’s guiding vision is dyadic: a virtuous people on one side, a corrupt elite on the other.

From Wall Street Journal