| 释义 |
ter·na·ry
I. \ˈtərnərē\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin ternarius, from terni three each + -arius -ary
1.
a. : consisting of or based on three : proceeding by threes
< ternary method of counting >
b. : having three elements, parts, or divisions : threefold, triple
c. : arranged in threes
< ternary petals >
2.
a. : using three as the base
< ternary numeration >
< ternary logarithm >
b. : involving three variables
< ternary form >
3. : consisting of an alloy of three elements
4. : containing, consisting of, or relating to three different parts (as elements, atoms, radicals or components)
< sulfuric acid is a ternary acid >
< ternary liquid mixtures >
5. : relating or belonging to a crystal system in which 3-sided forms occur
6. : third in a series, order, or rank
II. noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English, from ternary (I)
obsolete : a set or group of three |