Definitions

1. adjective

Having three parts or three components; of or relating to the third power or degree.

“The ternary system used three different variables to describe the chemical reaction.”

2. noun

A ternary operation or expression.

“The programmer studied ternary operators in her computer science course.”

3. noun

A number or quantity that is represented in base three.

“The ternary number system has its roots in ancient civilizations.”

4. adverb

In three parts or to the third power or degree.

“The ternary effect was observed when the variables were combined in a ternary way.”