Difference between Treble and Ternary

What is the difference between Treble and Ternary?

Treble as an adjective is threefold, triple. while Ternary as an adjective is made up of three things; treble, triadic, triple, triplex

Treble

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Threefold, triple. Pertaining to the highest singing voice or part in harmonized music; soprano. High in pitch; shrill.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To multiply by three; to make into three parts, layers, or thrice the amount. To make a shrill or high-pitched noise. To become multiplied by three or increased threefold.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition. A person or instrument having a treble voice or pitch; a boy soprano. Any high-pitched or shrill voice or sound. A threefold quantity or number; something having three parts or having been tripled. Any of the narrow areas enclosed by the two central circles on a dartboard, worth three times the usual value of the segment. Three victories, awards etc.

Ternary

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A group of three things; a trio, threesome or tierce

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Made up of three things; treble, triadic, triple, triplexArranged in groups of threeTo the base threeHaving three variables

We hope you now know whether to use Treble or Ternary in your sentence.

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