Binary
/ˈbɪn.ə.ri/noun
Relating to, composed of, or involving two things or parts.
Did you know?In ancient philosophy, duality was often linked to cosmic balance, reflecting a mystical view of the universe as composed of opposing forces.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dwi-
“two; a pair, duality.”
Latin
Latin
bini
“two by two, in pairs.”
Old French
Old French
binarius
“pertaining to two.”
Late Middle English
Middle English
binarye
“relating to two, composed of two parts.”
Modern English
English
binary
“pertaining to a system of two; especially in mathematics and computing.”