Tetrad

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛˌtræd/

Definitions of tetrad

noun a group or set of four

Example Sentences

A1 A tetrad is a group of four things.

A2 In biology, a tetrad refers to a group of four cells.

B1 Chemistry students learn about the concept of a tetrad in relation to the periodic table.

B2 The geneticist studied the tetrad formation in yeast cells.

C1 The artist created a stunning painting inspired by the symmetry of a tetrad.

C2 Researchers discovered a unique tetrad of ancient artifacts buried in the ruins.

Examples of tetrad in a Sentence

formal A tetrad is a group of four similar things or people.

informal We formed a tetrad to work on the project together.

slang Let's make a tetrad and hang out this weekend.

figurative The four seasons can be seen as a natural tetrad in the cycle of life.

Grammatical Forms of tetrad

• past tense: tetrads
• plural: tetrads
• comparative: more tetrad
• superlative: most tetrad
• present tense: tetrads
• future tense: will tetrad
• perfect tense: have tetrad
• continuous tense: is tetriding
• singular: tetrad
• positive degree: tetrad
• infinitive: to tetrad
• gerund: tetriding
• participle: tetraded

Origin and Evolution of tetrad

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'tetrad' originated from the Greek word 'tetras' meaning 'four'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in mathematics to refer to a group of four, the term 'tetrad' has since been adopted in various fields such as biology, chemistry, and astronomy to describe a set of four related elements or entities.