{Quinary system} (Zo["o]l.), a fanciful classification based on the hypothesis that each group contains five types. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Quinary — (base num|5) is a numeral system with five as the base. This originates from the five fingers on either hand.In the quinary place system, five numerals from 0 to 4, are used to represent any real number. According to this method, five is written… … Wikipedia
quinary — [kwī′nə rē] adj. [L quinarius < quini, five each < quinque,FIVE] consisting of five; in sets of five n. pl. quinaries a set of five … English World dictionary
quinary — /kwuy neuh ree/, adj., n., pl. quinaries. adj. 1. pertaining to or consisting of five. 2. arranged in fives. 3. of, pertaining to, or noting a numerical system based on the number 5. n. 4. a number in a quinary system. [1595 1605; < L quinarius,… … Universalium
quinary — /ˈkwaɪnəri/ (say kwuynuhree) adjective 1. relating to or consisting of five. 2. arranged in fives. 3. of, relating to, or denoting a numeral system based on the number 5. –noun 4. a number in a quinary system. {Latin quīnārius containing five} …
Quinary system — Quinary Qui na*ry, a. [L. quinarius, from quini five each, akin to quinque five: cf. F. quinaire. See {Five}.] Consisting of five; arranged by fives. Boyle. [1913 Webster] {Quinary system} (Zo[ o]l.), a fanciful classification based on the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Quinary sector of the economy — The quinary sector of the economy is the sector of industry suggested by some economists as comprising health, education, culture, research, police, fire service, and other government industries not intended to make a profit. These industries are … Wikipedia
quinary — adjective a) Of fifth rank or order. b) Consisting of five things; arranged in fives … Wiktionary
quinary — kwaɪnÉ™rɪ n. numerical system based on the number 5 adj. fivefold, quintuple; arranged in groups of five; composed of five parts; based on the number 5 … English contemporary dictionary
quinary — [ kwʌɪnəri] adjective relating to the number five; fifth. Origin C17: from L. quinarius, from quini five at once, a set of five , from quinque five … English new terms dictionary
quinary — quina·ry … English syllables
