binary

/ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/adj
High School
1

Being in one of two mutually exclusive states.

2

Concerning logic whose subject matter concerns such states.

3

Concerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system.

4

Having two equally important parts; related to something with two parts.

5

Of an operation, function, procedure, or logic gate, taking exactly two operands, arguments, parameters, or inputs; having domain of dimension 2.

6

Of data, consisting coded values (e.g. machine code) not interpretable as plain or ASCII text (e.g. source code).

7

Focusing on two mutually exclusive conditions.

8

Having or pertaining to a gender identity represented by the gender binary; either male or female.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing