Nonbinary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nonbinary is an adjective meaning Alternative form of non-binary.
Meaning
Alternative form of non-binary.
Example Sentences
The most common type of encoder is one that converts a nonbinary number system into an equivalent binary system.
Thus digital computers operate directly with digits either at the bit level, which is short for binary digit, or at the byte level where a nonbinary digit such as a decimal number or alphabetic character is represented.
So last summer, when the Massachusetts State Legislature became one of the first in the nation to consider a bill to add an “X” option for nonbinary genders to the “M” and “F” on the state driver’s license, El, 17, was less surprised than some at the maneuver that effectively killed it.
Word Forms
- nonbinaries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonterminal, non-standard, non-canonical, non-anonymous, nonanalogue, non-unique.
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