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ternary

('t/[@]/rn/@/r/i/ )

adjective (a)

Proceeding by threes; consisting of three; as, the ternary number was anciently esteemed a symbol of perfection, and held in great veneration.(adjective)

source: webster1913

noun (n)

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one(noun.quantity)

Synonym:
3, deuce-ace, iii, leash, tercet, ternion, terzetto, three, threesome, tierce, trey, triad, trine, trinity, trio, triplet, troika

source: wordnet30
A ternion; the number three; three things taken together; a triad.(noun)

source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

having three units or components or elements(adj.all)

Example:
A ternary operation.

Synonym:
treble, triple, triplex

source: wordnet30

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