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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ternary

/ˈtɜːnəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does ternary mean?

adjective

Having three parts or stages; consisting of three elements or components. In music, a ternary form is a musical structure consisting of three sections.

Example

"The ternary system used in the new computer chip allowed for faster processing speeds."

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