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👨‍👩‍👦 A group of three 3️⃣ Using three parts 🔢 Three-argument function
trinary

trinary

7.5
Something that has three parts or values
  • adjective
  • /ˈtraɪnəri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ternario
  • A trinary code uses three different symbols instead of the usual two in binary systems.

Examples

  • Scientists studied a trinary star system where three stars orbit each other.

  • A trinary code can represent more complex information by using three distinct symbols.

  • The puzzle required a trinary solution, considering three possible outcomes for each move.

  • The trinary system is essential in certain mathematical models.

  • We discussed the trinary classification of colors.

  • In the trinary classification, colors are grouped based on three primary categories.

  • The research focused on a trinary star system where three stars interact gravitationally.

Synonyms

triple
vstrinary
194 2.6

Made of three parts or three times as much

focuses on being based on the number three rather than quantity
threefold
vstrinary
3 4.5

Having three parts or aspects

refers more generally to three-part composition or relation
ternary
vstrinary
  • Specialized
7.7

Having three parts

is a general term for relations or values based on three

How Many

multiple
899 3.2
trinary
  • Specialized
7.5
two-part
28 3.4

Surface Forms

trinary positive

Morphology

trinary = three (transparent) = tri + ary

Formed from the combining form 'tri-' (three) plus the productive suffix '-ary', so the meaning 'relating to or consisting of three' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Trinary comes from the small part tri- meaning 'three', as in trio and triple, and it contrasts with binary ('two'). So a trinary system or code uses three different values instead of two.