senary

adjective

se·na·ry ˈse-nə-rē ˈsē-

: of, based on, or characterized by six : compounded of six things or six parts

a senary scale

senary division

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Etymology

Latin senarius consisting of six

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1661, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of senary was in 1661

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“Senary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senary. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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