quaternary
четвертичный
Of fourth rank or orderOf fourth rank or order.
UK/kwəˈtɜː.nə.ɹi/US/ˈkwɑ.tɚˌnɛɹ.i/
» This phrase has a quaternary rhythm.
Meaning
5 senses(not comparable)Of fourth rank or order.
the quaternary stress in a pronounced word
четвертичныйčetvertičnyj
(not comparable)Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x⁴.
(not comparable)Relating to or in number base four.
(not comparable)Having a quaternary ammonium group.
(not comparable)Composed of four elements.
consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four
Examples
1 sentencesThis phrase has a quaternary rhythm.
Translations
4 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
of fourth rank or order:
Origin
Derived from Latin quaternārius (“containing or consisting of four”), from quaternī (“fourDerived from Latin quaternārius (“containing or consisting of four”), from quaternī (“four each”, “four at a time”) + -ārius (whence the English suffix -ary); compare the French quaternaire.
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four:quaternate
- coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude:fourth4th