Synonyms for quaternary
- noun
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A quaternary compound.
- adj. 1
Of fourth rank or order.
the quaternary stress in a pronounced word
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- quaternaries → fours, quaternions, tetrads, quartets…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| quaternary | falling | |
| quadruplet | falling | |
| quaternity | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- four1
- 6 letters
- fourth1, tetrad
- 7 letters
- quartet2, quartal
- 8 letters
- foursome2, quartary
- 10 letters
- quaternion, quadruplet, quaternity, quaternate
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (quartet2 = 2 syllables).