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TERNARY

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There are 7 meanings of the word Ternary.

Ternary - as a noun

The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
3deuce-aceiiileashtercetternionterzettothreetiercetreytriadtrinetrinitytriotriplettroika

Ternary - as an adjective satellite

Having three units or components or elements

Example: "A ternary operation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trebletripletriplex

Ternary - as an adjective

Made up of three things; treble, triadic, triple, triplex.

Arranged in groups of three.

To the base three.

Having three variables.

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.

Example: "Sodic hydroxide, naoh, is a ternary compound."

Example Sentences

"The ternary is a musical technique that involves the repetition of three melodic phrases."
"In computer science, a ternary is a data type that has three possible values."
"The ternary system is a numeral system that uses a base of three."
"The ternary operation in mathematics combines three operands to produce a single result."
"A ternary compound is composed of three different chemical elements."
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Is TERNARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ternary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TERNARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TERNARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ternary is valid for Words With Friends
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TERNARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TERNARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ternary is valid for WordFeud
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TERNARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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