QUATERNARY
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Quaternary.
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Quaternary - as a noun
The cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
4four7foursome13ivlittle joequadruplet22quartet16quaternquaternion19quaternity22tetrad7Quaternary - as an adjective satellite
Consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four
Example: "Quaternate leaves"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quaternate19Quaternary - as an adjective
Of fourth rank or order
Example: "The quaternary stress in a pronounced word"
Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x4
Relating to or in number base four
Quaternary ammonium
Composed of four elements
Example Sentences
"The study of quaternary geology focuses on the processes that shaped the Earth during the past 2.6 million years."
"Scientists use various dating techniques to determine the age of quaternary deposits."
"The quaternary period is characterized by dramatic climate changes and the evolution of early humans."
"Lake sediments often provide important records of quaternary environmental changes."
"Many researchers analyze pollen samples to reconstruct quaternary vegetation patterns."
Word Game Points
Is QUATERNARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quaternary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
QUATERNARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is QUATERNARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quaternary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordQUATERNARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is QUATERNARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quaternary is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordQUATERNARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
