Social Group Dynamics Terminology

noun a group of two people, especially a couple or pair

• The therapist emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy dyad in a romantic relationship.
• My sister and I make a great dyad when it comes to planning family gatherings.
• Those two are like a power dyad - they always have each other's backs.
• In literature, the dyad of light and darkness is often used to symbolize good and evil.

noun a smaller group within a larger group

adjective relating to or characteristic of a subgroup

• The research study divided the participants into a subgroup based on their age.
• Let's break up into subgroups to work on this project more efficiently.
• I'm part of the cool subgroup that always hangs out together.
• Within the larger organization, the marketing department can be seen as a subgroup with its own unique culture and goals.