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Ternary (Noun)

The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

The digital circuit utilized a ternary system that processed information using three distinct states.
This unusual computer language implemented a ternary operator as its primary means of conditional execution.
Ternary operations have been employed in quantum computing to provide a more efficient alternative to traditional binary operations.
In theory, a ternary computing architecture can potentially outpace binary computing architectures in specific applications.
The mathematician devoted her life to studying ternary relations and their implications for modern algebra.