quinary

UK
/ˈkwɪn.ər.i/
US
/ˈkwɪn.ɛr.i/

Translations

quinarynoun
quinaries
pl
UK
/ˈkwaɪ.nər.i/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.nɛr.i/
The quinary system is based on the number five.
Пятеричная система основана на числе пять.
quinaryadjective
UK
/ˈkwɪn.ər.i/
US
/ˈkwɪn.ɛr.i/
The quinary system is based on the number five.
Пятеричная система основана на числе пять.

Definitions

quinarynoun
A group or set of five.
The quinary of musicians performed a harmonious symphony.
The base-five numeral system.
Digits in quinary range from 0 to 4.
quinaryadjective
Relating to or consisting of five parts or things.
The quinary structure of the organization included five distinct departments.
Employing five as a base in counting or numeration; based on the number five.
Some indigenous languages use a quinary counting system.