What's the difference between denary and senary?

Denary


Definition:

  • (a.) Containing ten; tenfold; proceeding by tens; as, the denary, or decimal, scale.
  • (n.) The number ten; a division into ten.
  • (n.) A coin; the Anglicized form of denarius.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The flanks of the park have been dubbed "architects' row" in recognition of the new buildings that have sprung up by internationally-renowned designers such as Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel and Neil Denari.

Senary


Definition:

  • (a.) Of six; belonging to six; containing six.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) (In view of recent evidence of the specific requirement of two cations, the complex is accurately described as senary).