nonbinary

American  

[non-bahy-nuh-ree, ‐nur-ee] / nɒnˈbaɪ nə ri, ‐nɜr i /

Or non-binary

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.

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Etymology

Origin of nonbinary

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

Example Sentences

According to the corrections department, 2,405 inmates identify as nonbinary, intersex or transgender.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Another issue is that the nonbinary category is smaller and therefore less competitive, the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The Los Angeles and New York City marathons were the first to introduce nonbinary divisions for 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Within the marathoning world, the introduction of a nonbinary division is relatively new and has been a quickly evolving issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The two of them were talking to filmmaker Lonny Shavelson, who was making a documentary film about nonbinary gender called Three to Infinity.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater