nonbinary

or non-bi·na·ry

[ non-bahy-nuh-ree, ‐nur-ee ]

adjective

1. not consisting of, indicating, or involving two.
2. Mathematics. noting or relating to a system of numerical notation that does not have a base of 2:

   The decimal system is nonbinary.

3. noting or relating to a gender identity that does not fit into the binary male/female division. : NB
4. relating to, intended for, or common to any gender; gender-neutral; gender-inclusive: The designer is known for nonbinary fashion.

   The website had lists of nonbinary pronouns and honorifics.

   The designer is known for nonbinary fashion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonbinary¹

First recorded in 1940–45; non- ( def ) + binary ( def )

Example Sentences

I originally presumed that he was awkwardly referring to the debate over whether schools should be forced to tell parents that their nonbinary or trans children are “out” at school, or “social transitioning.”

From Los Angeles Times

Lovato, who has said they are pansexual, also came out as nonbinary, using she/they pronouns.

From Salon

They also struggle, as trans and nonbinary people, with the issues of access to fertility centers and the need to use reproductive technologies that feel out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times

A movement long defined by shaggy hippies encamped in old-growth redwoods and Indigenous protesters chained to construction equipment was remade in the image of two nonbinary university students wielding cans of tomato soup.

From Los Angeles Times

And when some of Markie’s students begin to ask about the term “nonbinary,” he asks Evan to explain it to them, as a “very special gay guest.”

From Los Angeles Times