ternery etymology
Etymology:
"Ternary" is derived from the Latin word "terni," meaning "threefold" or "composed of three."
Meaning:
- Consisting of or involving three parts, elements, or components.
- Based on the number three or a system using three digits (base 3).
- In music, consisting of three notes or chords played simultaneously.
Origin:
- The word "terni" is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "trei," which also means "three."
- Related words in other languages include:
- French: ternaire
- Italian: ternario
- Spanish: ternario
- German: ternär
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