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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [den-uh-ree, dee-nuh-]
- /ˈdɛn ə ri, ˈdi nə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [den-uh-ree, dee-nuh-]
- /ˈdɛn ə ri, ˈdi nə-/
Definitions of denary word
- adjective denary calculated by tens; based on ten; decimal 3
- adjective denary containing ten parts; tenfold 3
- adjective denary having to do with the number ten; tenfold; decimal 3
- adjective denary containing ten; tenfold. 1
- adjective denary proceeding by tens; decimal. 1
- noun denary An ancient coin, the denarius. 1
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Origin of denary
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin dēnārius containing ten, equivalent to dēn(ī) ten at a time (derivative of decem ten) + -ārius -ary
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Parts of speech for Denary
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determiner
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denary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
denary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for denary
adj denary
- decimal — A decimal is a fraction that is written in the form of a dot followed by one or more numbers which represent tenths, hundredths, and so on: for example .5, .51, .517.
- decagon — a polygon having ten sides
- decennial — lasting for ten years
- decuple — to increase by ten times
- tenfold — comprising ten parts or members.
adjective denary
- decagonal — Shaped like a decagon.
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