Meanings
nounphinary (uncountable)
- colloquialuncountablemathematicsA numeral system that uses the golden ratio as its base.
Origin
Blend of phi + binary, in reference to the Greek letter phi (φ).
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phinary. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phinary
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