What is the meaning of ternary?

noun

The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
- synonyms: three, 3, III, trio, threesome, tierce, leash, troika, triad, trine, trinity, ternion, triplet, tercet, terzetto, trey, deuce-ace

adjective

Having three units or components or elements.
- usage: "a ternary operation"; "a treble row of red beads"; "overcrowding made triple sessions necessary"; "triple time has three beats per measure"; "triplex windows"
- synonyms: treble, triple, triplex

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