Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
denary
Adjective
/ˈdɛn.ə.ri/
Definition
Relating to the number ten; based on the decimal system.
Examples
- The denary system is widely used in everyday arithmetic.
- When converting from binary to denary, each digit is represented by a power of two.
- In denary notation, the number twenty is represented as 20.
Meaning
Denary refers to anything that is expressed in or based on the number ten, particularly in numeral systems, which are used in mathematics.
Synonyms
- Decimal
- Base ten
- Tenfold
