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TERNARY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
Synonyms:
3; deuce-ace; III; leash; tercet; ternary; ternion; terzetto; three; threesome; tierce; trey; triad; trine; trinity; trio; triplet; troika
Classified under:
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure
Hypernyms ("ternary" is a kind of...):
digit; figure (one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having three units or components or elements
Example:
triplex windows
Synonyms:
ternary; treble; triple; triplex
Classified under:
Similar:
multiple (having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual)
