| 释义 |
bi·na·ry
I. \ˈbīnərē, -ri sometimes -ˌner-\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin binarius, from Latin bini two by two + -arius -ary
1. : compounded or consisting of two things or parts : characterized by two : dual, double
2. : composed of two chemical elements, of an element and a radical that acts as an element, or of two such radicals
< a binary compound >
< binary salts >
3.
a. : of, relating to, or being a system of numbers having two as its base
b. : involving two variables
< a binary form >
4. logic : relating two arguments or terms (of functions and propositions)
< a binary relation >
5.
a. : having two musical subjects or two divisions or sections one complementary to the other
< a song in binary form >
b. : duple — used of measure or rhythm
II. noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English binarie, from Medieval Latin binarius, from Late Latin, consisting of two
: something that is constituted of two figures, things, or parts; specifically : binary star
III. adjective
1. : involving a choice or condition of two alternatives only (as on-off or yes-no)
2. : involving binary notation
3. : utilizing two harmless ingredients that upon combining form a lethal substance (as a gas)
< binary weapon > |