quaternary
- noun
- /kwəˈtɜrnəri/
- In geometry, a shape with four sides is referred to as a quaternary polygon.
Examples
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The term quaternary represents the number four in mathematics.
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It is nevertheless true that the crescent-moon-shaped garments no longer take the expression of their definitive symmetry from the quaternary number: go and see for yourself, if you do not believe me.
Academic text (2007) -
The quaternary numbering system is used in certain computer algorithms to improve data processing.
Synonyms
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1.0
A number equal to two plus two
∞
1.0
The number that comes after three and before five
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1.0
A Roman numeral for the number four
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A group or set of four things
A set of four related things
A slang name for the number four in dice games like craps
Compounds
- Specialized
A chemical used in cleaners and medicines that kills germs and helps clean surfaces
- Specialized
The most recent part of Earth's history covering the last two million years with ice ages and humans evolving
How Many
Surface Forms
Morphology
quaternary = quatern (transparent) = quatern + ary
The meaning of 'quaternary' as the number four is directly derived from 'quatern'.
Etymology
The word quaternary comes from the Latin part quater- meaning 'four', the same root as quarter and quartet. So quaternary can simply mean the number four or a system based on four parts.