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.

Synonyms

• threefold, treble; see also Thesaurus:triple

Coordinate terms

• binary
• quaternary

 

Derived terms

• trinary star

Related terms

• triangle
• trinity

 

Noun

trinary (plural trinaries)

1. (astronomy) a trinary star

Anagrams

• nitrary