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ternary

ter·na·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tur-nuh-ree]
    • /ˈtɜr nə ri/
    • /ˈtɜːnərɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tur-nuh-ree]
    • /ˈtɜr nə ri/

Definitions of ternary word

  • adjective ternary consisting of or involving three; threefold; triple. 1
  • adjective ternary third in order or rank. 1
  • adjective ternary based on the number three. 1
  • adjective ternary Chemistry. consisting of three different elements or groups. (formerly) consisting of three atoms. 1
  • adjective ternary Mathematics. having three variables. 1
  • adjective ternary Metallurgy. (of an alloy) having three principal constituents. 1
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Origin of ternary

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin ternārius made up of three. See tern2, -ary

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Parts of speech for Ternary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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ternary popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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