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Ternary Logic

a three-state computational logic (−1, 0, +1) implemented in the Soviet Setun computer in 1958, cited in this week's Closer Look.

— defined in 156th Edition, Apr 21, 2026
4appearances
Oct 2025first appeared
Apr 2026most recent
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The arc

Appears across 4 pieces (2 defined it · 2 discussed it in essays): when this term was part of the conversation. First surfaces Oct 2025.

How the definition evolved (2 versions)

Across the corpus (4 — 2 defined · 2 discussed)

Defined 130th EditionW42 · Oct 20, 2025
Discussed The 10% DelusionW44 · Oct 31, 2025
Discussed The Cow Came LastW14 · Apr 2, 2026
Defined 156th EditionW16 · Apr 21, 2026