Quinary
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkwaɪ.nə.ɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Quinary is an adjective meaning Of fifth rank or order.
Meaning
Of fifth rank or order.
More Meanings
- Consisting of five things; arranged in fives.
- (arithmetic) To the base of five; represented by the numerals 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- (astrology) Any of 72 rays associated with the Sun, six for each of the 12 houses of the Zodiac.
Word Forms
- quinaries
Synonyms for quinary
Depending on context, synonyms include quintary, quintal, pentimal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quinquennary, quaternary, quintary, senary, quartary, tertiary.
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