Nonbinary

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of non-binary. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of non-binary. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "Thus digital computers operate directly with digits either at the bit level, which is short for binary digit, or at the byte level where a nonbinary digit such as a decimal number or alphabetic character is represented."

Example

More examples

"The claim that nonbinary people do not have gender dysphoria is dated and runs contrary to current medical standards."

Etymology

From non- + binary.

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