Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tetrad
Noun
/ˈtɛtræd/
Definition
A group or set of four; often used in various fields including biology and mathematics.
Examples
- In biology, a tetrad can refer to a structure that contains four chromatids formed during meiosis.
- The mathematician studied the tetrad of the four vertices of a tetrahedron.
- In chemistry, the term tetrad may describe a set of four connected atoms.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a tetrad refers to any collection or arrangement of four items, units, or parts.
Synonyms
- Quadruplet
- Quartet
- Four
