triadic

as in triple
having three units or parts the application to this music school is triadic in structure: there's the written application, then the audition, and finally an interview with the admissions board

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Recent Examples of triadic Researchers conducted a triadic survey involving 380 undergraduates and their fathers and mothers. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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triple
Adjective
  • For instance, the insects’ formic acid (part of their defense system) plays a triple role.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Ice cream options include single, double and triple scoop bowls, cones, waffle bowls, ice cream cakes, brownie sundaes and cookie sandwiches.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Triadic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triadic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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