Ternary

/ˈtɜː.nə.ɹi/ · adjective

Meaning

Made up of three things..

Definitions by Sense

1. Made up of three things.
2. Arranged in groups of three.
3. (arithmetic) To the base three.
4. (arithmetic) Having three variables.
5. (chemistry) Containing, or consisting of, three different parts, as elements, atoms, groups, or radicals, which are regarded as having different functions or relations in the molecule.
6. (programming) Of an operator taking three operands.
7. A group of three things; a trio, threesome or tierce.
8. (obsolete) The Holy Trinity.

Example Sentences

Perhaps the prettiest number system of all is the balanced ternary notation

Sodic hydroxide, NaOH, is a ternary compound.

An "if…then…else" construction is called a ternary operator when it is combined in one line of a program.

And albeit these thynges be waighty and truthes of great importance, yet (by the infinite goodnes of the Almighty Ternarie,) Artificiall Methods and easy wayes are made, by which the zelous Philosopher, may wyn nere this Riuerish Ida, this Mountayne of Contemplation […] .

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