non-binary
/ˌnɒn ˈbaɪnəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːn ˈbaɪnəri/ (ame, ipa)
non-binary — adjective
1. involving more than only two possible groups, sides, or results
involving more than only two possible groups, sides, or results
The survey uses a non-binary scale instead of simple yes-or-no answers.
non-binary scale with more than two response options
Our teacher chose a non-binary grade system with five result bands.
non-binary grade system with several levels
The game has a non-binary ending, so several outcomes are possible.
Ritu proposed a non-binary voting system for the staff council.
- binary
used when something is limited to only two categories or values
用法筆記
Usually describes systems, choices, or patterns that allow more than two options. Distinguish from sense 2, which is specifically about gender identity.
常見錯誤
2. describing a person whose gender is not understood only as male or female
describing a person whose gender is not understood only as male or female
Camille is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns at work.
be non-binary + use they/them pronouns
Haruto came out as non-binary during a talk with friends.
identify as non-binary in a personal conversation
The school invited non-binary students to review the new policy.
A non-binary actor spoke about pronouns in the radio interview.
- genderqueer
often overlaps strongly, but some people prefer it as a more personal identity label
- gender-diverse
broader umbrella term that covers several identities outside a simple male-female division
文法句型
be non-binary
identify as non-binary
用法筆記
Often appears after 'identify as' or with nouns like 'person', 'student', and 'actor'. Some non-binary people use they/them pronouns, but pronoun choice depends on the individual.