ternary vs triple

ternary and triple both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ternary	Yes	Yes	No	No
triple	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As adjectives, ternary and triple are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of ternary include treble, triplex.

ternary (noun)	triple (noun)
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one	a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
	a quantity that is three times as great as another
	a set of three similar things considered as a unit

ternary (adjective)	triple (adjective)
having three units or components or elements	having three units or components or elements
	three times as great or many

ternary (verb)	triple (verb)
	increase threefold
	hit a three-base hit