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Definition of Quinary

1. a. Consisting of five; arranged by fives.

Definition of Quinary

1. Adjective. Of fifth rank or order. ¹

2. Adjective. Consisting of five things; arranged in fives ¹

3. Adjective. (mathematics) To the base of five; represented by the numerals 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Quinary

1. a group of five [n -RIES]

Medical Definition of Quinary

1. Consisting of five; arranged by fives. Quinary system, a fanciful classification based on the hypothesis that each group contains five types. Origin: L. Quinarius, from quini five each, akin to quinque five: cf. F.quinaire. See Five. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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