The term "binary" has its roots in the concept of pairs or duality. In mathematics, the binary system is a way of representing numbers using only two digits: 0 and 1. This system is essential in digital computing, as all data in computers is ultimately represented as binary code. The binary system was formalized by Gottfried Leibniz in the 17th century, and it became the cornerstone of modern computing technology. Binary opposition is also a central theme in various cultural, philosophical, and literary discussions, where contrasting pairs such as life/death, male/female, and good/evil are analyzed through binary lenses.
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Word 'binary' in Other Languages
- binary in Assamese অসমীয়া
- binary in Bengali বাংলা
- binary in Bodo बड़ो
- binary in Dogri डोगरी
- binary in English
- binary in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- binary in Hindi हिन्दी
- binary in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- binary in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- binary in Konkani कोंकणी
- binary in Maithili মৈথিলী
- binary in Malayalam മലയാളം
- binary in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- binary in Marathi मराठी
- binary in Nepali नेपाली
- binary in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- binary in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- binary in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- binary in Santali
- binary in Sindhi سنڌي
- binary in Tamil தமிழ்
- binary in Telugu తెలుగు
- binary in Urdu اُردُو
Binary
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈbaɪˌnɛri/
Definitions
- Adjective: Relating to, composed of, or involving two parts or elements.
- Noun: A system of numerical notation that uses only two digits, typically 0 and 1, used in computers and digital systems.
Usage Examples
- "The binary system is fundamental to computer science."
- "The binary decision was made based on the two available options."
Etymology
From Latin "binarius" meaning "two by two," from "bini" meaning "two by two, a pair." The term "binary" was first used in English in the 14th century to describe things in pairs, and it evolved in the 19th century to refer to the numerical system used in computing.
Synonyms
- Dual
- Twofold
- Dualistic
Antonyms
- Single
- Unilateral
- Solo
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Binario | /biˈnaɾjo/ |
| French | Binaire | /biˈnɛʁ/ |
| German | Binär | /biˈnɛːɐ̯/ |
| Italian | Binario | /biˈnaːrjo/ |
| Portuguese | Binário | /biˈnaɾiu/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /ˈbaɪˌnɛri/
- British English: /ˈbaɪnəri/
- Australian English: /ˈbaɪnɛri/
Historical Usage
The term "binary" first referred to the concept of two items or groups. In the 17th century, it was applied to systems of two values or elements. In the context of mathematics, binary was formally adopted as a base-2 number system by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the 17th century. In the 20th century, the term became closely associated with computing, where it represents the use of two states (often 0 and 1) to encode data.
Cultural Nuances
In modern culture, "binary" is often linked to the binary code used in computing, which forms the foundation of digital technology. It also has philosophical connotations in discussions of dualism, such as the binary opposition between good and evil or light and dark in literature and thought.