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Synonyms of binary

10 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for binary is base-2. Other synonyms of binary are double. The opposite of binary is non-binary.

Synonyms and similar words for binary

adjectiveConcerning logic whose subject matter concerns such states.

adjectiveConcerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system.

  • base-2Synonym of binary (“concerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system”).

adjectiveHaving two equally important parts; related to something with two parts.

  • dyadicHaving an arity of two (taking two arguments or operands).
  • doubleMade up of two matching or complementary elements.
  • twin
  • dual
  • twofold

adjectiveHaving or pertaining to a gender identity represented by the gender binary; either male or female.

  • gender-binarySynonym of binary (“having or pertaining to a gender identity represented by the gender binary; either male or female”).

nounThe bijective base-2 numeral system, which uses only the digits 0 and 1.

  • base 2Synonym of binary (“the bijective base-2 numeral system, which uses only the digits 0 and 1”).

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Opposite of binary

adjectiveOf data, consisting coded values (e.g. machine code) not interpretable as plain or ASCII text (e.g....

adjectiveHaving or pertaining to a gender identity represented by the gender binary; either male or female.

  • non-binaryHaving or pertaining to a gender identity not represented by the gender binary; not exclusively male or female...

Meaning of binary

  1. adjective Being in one of two mutually exclusive states.
  2. adjective Concerning logic whose subject matter concerns such states.
  3. adjective Concerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system.

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Questions about synonyms of binary

What is another word for binary?
Binary has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as base-2 and double.
What is the opposite of binary?
The opposite of binary is non-binary.
What does binary mean?
Binary means being in one of two mutually exclusive states.

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