What does quartary mean?
Quartary means (historical, rare, obsolete) Synonym of quartarius, quarter-sextarius, a Roman unit of liquid measure equivalent to about 0.14 L.
Quartary
/ˈkwɔːtəɹi/ · noun
Meaning
(historical, rare, obsolete) Synonym of quartarius, quarter-sextarius, a Roman unit of liquid measure equivalent to about 0.14 L.
Definitions by Sense
- (historical, rare, obsolete) Synonym of quartarius, quarter-sextarius, a Roman unit of liquid measure equivalent to about 0.14 L
- (historical, rare, obsolete) A Roman unit of mass, one-fourth of a Roman pound.
- (proscribed, obsolete) Synonym of quaternary: Of the fourth rank or order, fourth in a series.
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Synonyms for quartary
Antonyms for quartary
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Word Forms
- quartaries
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for quartary?
Common synonyms include quartarius, quarter-sextarius, quaternary.
What is the opposite of quartary?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use quartary in a sentence?
Use quartary where its definition matches the intended context.
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