senary Meaning & Definition
/ˈsiːnəɹi/
What Does Senary Mean?
Senary is used as an adjective meaning Of sixth rank or order. It can also mean Of, pertaining to, or based on six. As a noun, it means The numeral system which uses six as the base.
Senary Definition (Adjective)
- Of sixth rank or order.
- Of, pertaining to, or based on six.
The senary fraction 0.2 is one-third, i.e. two-sixths.
Senary as a Noun
- The numeral system which uses six as the base.
Synonyms of Senary
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Senary synonyms and antonyms →Senary in a Sentence
The senary fraction 0.2 is one-third, i.e. two-sixths.
Word Forms & Grammar
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senary (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Senary
Origin of Senary
From the Latin sēnārius (“consisting of six each”), from sēnī (“six each, six at a time”) + -ārius (whence the English suffix -ary). Doublet of senarius.