quaternary

Meanings

• noun

  A number system having a radix of 4. In this system, the digits are 0, 1, 2, and 3.

• adjective

  Consisting of or having four parts or elements.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈkwɑːtɚˌnɛəɹi/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of quaternary that leads to same result
quaternary , quaternaries , quaternary ammonium compound , quaternary ammonium compounds

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Etymology

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From Latin quaternarius, meaning 'fourfold'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'quaternary' was first used in mathematics by the Indian mathematician Bhaskara II in the 12th century.

2. In the Quaternary period, humans first appeared on Earth and began to spread across the globe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quaternion: A quaternion is a mathematical entity with four complex numbers as components.

2. Quaternary ammonia: A disinfectant and sanitizer used in food processing, water treatment, and other applications.

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Culture

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Quaternary is a term used in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, and geology. In mathematics, it is a base-four number system. In computer science, it refers to a group of four related items. In geology, the Quaternary period is the most recent period in the geologic timescale, spanning from about 2.6 million to 0 years ago.

How to Memorize "quaternary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a number line with four distinct symbols: 0, 1, 2, and 3. Visualize how these symbols change as you add 1 to each one.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'quaternary' with the number four and the concept of having four parts or elements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the phrase 'Quadruple, Quartet, Quota, Quadrant' to remember the definition of quaternary as a number system with a radix of 4.

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