quinary

Speech parts

1. quinary - Noun

2. quinary - Adjective

Meaning

Consisting of five; arranged by fives.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cinque five fifth decimal eighth pentagonal duodenal quintuple quintal pentamerous 5 denary quinquennial decuple duodenary
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Examples

5: quinary main Quinary systems are based on the number 5. It is almost certain the quinary system developed from counting by fingers (five fingers per hand). Source: Internet

London: Meuthen several writers have speculated that the 5th century Irish Ogham script, with its quinary alphabet system, was derived from a finger alphabet that predates even Bede. Source: Internet

Some authors add quaternary (knowledge) or even quinary (culture and research) sectors. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

quinarianism quinarily quinarius quinary sector quinate Quinault