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non-binary Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of non-binary?

The plural of non-binary is non-binaries.

/nɔnˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/

What Does Non-Binary Mean?

Non-Binary is used as an adjective meaning Not binary. It is also used to mean Having or pertaining to a gender identity not represented by the gender binary; not exclusively male or female; genderqueer. As a noun, it means Something which is not a binary; a computer file that is not readable text. As a noun, it means Something which is not a binary (executable computer file).

Non-Binary at a Glance

Part of speech	adjective, noun
Pronunciation	//nɔnˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	enby and genderqueer
Plural	non-binaries

Non-Binary Definition (Adjective)

Not binary.
Having or pertaining to a gender identity not represented by the gender binary; not exclusively male or female; genderqueer.

Non-Binary as a Noun

Something which is not a binary; a computer file that is not readable text.
A non-binary (genderqueer) person.

Noun

Something which is not a binary (executable computer file).
A genderqueer person.

Adjective

(transgender) Having or pertaining to a gender identity not represented by the gender binary; not exclusively male or female; genderqueer.

Synonyms of Non-Binary

enby genderqueer

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Antonyms of Non-Binary

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Non-Binary in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

non-binary (not comparable)

non-binary (plural non-binaries)

Origin of Non-Binary

From non- +‎ binary. Used in reference to gender since at least 1990.

How Do You Say Non-Binary?

The standard pronunciation of non-binary is //nɔnˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Non-Binary

Is non-binary an adjective or a noun?

Non-binary is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for non-binary?

Words with a similar meaning to non-binary include enby and genderqueer. See the full list of non-binary synonyms and antonyms.