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senary

sen·a·ry
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sen-uh-ree]
    • /ˈsɛn ə ri/
    • /ˈsiː.nə.rɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-uh-ree]
    • /ˈsɛn ə ri/

Definitions of senary word

  • adjective senary of or relating to the number six. 1
  • adjective senary of or relating to the number six; having six parts or units 0
  • adjective senary of six; on the basis of six 0

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Origin of senary

First appearance:

before 1655
One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin sēnārius, equivalent to sēn(ī) six each (derivative of sex six) + -ārius -ary

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Parts of speech for Senary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

senary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.

senary usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for senary

adj senary

  • hexagonal — of, relating to, or having the form of a hexagon.

adjective senary

  • hexadic — (rare) Pertaining to a hexad; hexagonal.

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