binary
UK: ˈbaɪnəri | US: ˈbaɪnəri
adj. relating to, composed of, or involving two things
n. a system or state where only two options or components exist (e.g., binary code)
binary = bin<two> + ary<relating to>
- bin (from Latin bini, meaning "twofold" or "pair")
- ary (suffix from Latin -arius, indicating "pertaining to")
Etymology Origin:
The word binary traces back to Latin binarius, derived from bini ("two by two"). It entered English via Medieval Latin binarius and Old French binaire, originally describing duality in mathematics and logic. The modern sense expanded to computing (binary code) in the mid-20th century, reflecting its core idea of "two-part systems."
Computers process data using binary digits (0 and 1).
The binary star system consists of two stars orbiting each other.
His argument presented a binary choice: agree or leave.
The quiz questions were binary, requiring only "yes" or "no" answers.
Gender is increasingly viewed as non-binary rather than strictly male or female.