BINARY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BINARY?

Need another word that means the same as “binary”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “binary” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Binary” are: dual, duplex, twin, duplicate, matched, matching, paired, in pairs, complementary, coupled, twofold, binary star, double star, binary program

Binary as a Noun

Definitions of "Binary" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “binary” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Something having two parts.
• A system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation.
• The binary system of notation.
• A binary star.
• A pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system.

Synonyms of "Binary" as a noun (3 Words)

binary program	A system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation.
binary star	A pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system.
double star	A base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base.

Usage Examples of "Binary" as a noun

• The device is counting in binary.

Binary as an Adjective

Definitions of "Binary" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “binary” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Consisting of two (units or components or elements or terms.
• Relating to, using, or denoting a system of numerical notation that has 2 rather than 10 as a base.
• Relating to, composed of, or involving two things.
• Of or pertaining to a number system have 2 as its base.

Synonyms of "Binary" as an adjective (11 Words)

complementary	Relating to complementary medicine. Complementary therapies such as aromatherapy.
coupled	(of two electrical components) connected through electromagnetic induction, electrostatic charge, or an optical link. Networks of coupled oscillators.
dual	In an aircraft using dual controls. Their dual role at work and home.
duplex	Having two parts used technically of a device or process duplex adj allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously. A duplex transaction.
duplicate	Exactly like something else, especially through having been copied. A duplicate key.
in pairs	Directed or bound inward.
matched	Put together as being equal, similar, or complementary to each other. Evenly matched teams.
matching	Being two identical. The college will provide matching funds to complete the project.
paired	Of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem. A characteristic arrangement of paired fins.
twin	Of a crystal twinned. The twin problems of economic failure and social disintegration.
twofold	Having two parts or elements. A twofold increase.

Usage Examples of "Binary" as an adjective

• A binary star is a system in which two stars revolve around each other.
• The binary number system has two as its base.
• A binary compound.

Associations of "Binary" (30 Words)

aorta	The large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries.
arithmetic	Relating to arithmetic. Arithmetic had never been her strong point.
bifocal	A pair of glasses with bifocal lenses. Bifocal eyeglasses.
bifurcate	Divide into two branches. A bifurcate tree.
cloven	Split, divided.
coalescence	The union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts. The lack of coalescence among fields of science.
code	Convert the words of a message into a code so as to convey a secret meaning. One pair of homologous chromosomes codes for eye colour.
cryptography	The science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms.
decimal	A fraction whose denominator is a power of ten and whose numerator is expressed by figures placed to the right of a decimal point. The decimal system.
denominator	The divisor of a fraction.
dichotomous	Exhibiting or characterized by dichotomy. A dichotomous view of the world.
dichotomy	Being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses. The dichotomy between eastern and western culture.
digit	One of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration. 0 and 1 are digits.
divergent	Diverging from another or from a standard. Divergent thinking.
divided	Distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose. The deputy came back carrying a divided metal plate and a cup.
divisible	Capable of being divided. The Americans fought a bloody war to prove that their nation is not divisible.
division	A group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category. The plant can also be easily increased by division in autumn.
dual	A dual form of a word. Dual controls for pilot and copilot.
encode	(of a gene) be responsible for producing (a substance or behaviour. Encode pictures digitally.
factorize	(with reference to a number) resolve or be resolvable into factors. All matrices can be factorized.
geometer	A mathematician specializing in geometry.
math	Mathematics. She teaches math and science.
mathematics	The abstract science of number quantity and space either as abstract concepts pure mathematics or as applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering applied mathematics. James immerses himself in the mathematics of baseball.
number	Add up in number or quantity. I hope to become one of their number before I die.
partition	Divide a room into smaller rooms or areas by erecting partitions. Partition a room off.
sect	A subdivision of a larger religious group. A sect of anarchists.
separated	Separated at the joint. A separated shoulder.
split	A split osier used in basketwork. I told him I wouldn t split on him.
subtrahend	A quantity or number to be subtracted from another.
times	A more or less definite period of time now or previously present. It was a sign of the times.