What's the difference between quinary and senary?

Quinary


Definition:

  • (a.) Consisting of five; arranged by fives.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Besides these three forms, there are two others, quaternary hyperparathyroidism and quinary hyperparathyroidism, which are described.
  • (2) The epsilon values for the quaternary and quinary complexes are 6.4 and 3.1, respectively.

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).

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