trinary

English

Etymology

From Late Latin trīnārius (“consisting of three”), from Latin trīni (“triple, three each”) + -ārius.

Adjective

trinary (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of ternary

Usage notes
  • The synonymous form ternary is much more common.

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Noun

trinary (plural trinaries)

  1. (astronomy) a trinary star

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