Definition

Relating to or made up of eight parts or members.

Example

The octonary system is used in some mathematical contexts to represent numbers based on eight.

Conversation

Did you know that the group project has an octonary structure?

Really? That sounds interesting, but also a bit complicated.

Yeah, it means we need to work with eight different parts.

Wow, that's a lot! We better divide the tasks wisely.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A group or set that consists of eight items or elements.

Example

The octonary system is used in some mathematical contexts to represent numbers using eight digits.

Conversation

Did you know there’s something called an octonary?

Really? What’s that about?

It refers to a group of eight things, like in math or music.

Root Explanation

Octonary → It is formed from "octo-" (from Greek "okto", meaning eight) and "-nary" (from Latin "narius", meaning relating to or consisting of). The word "octonary" refers to something that consists of eight parts or elements.

Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'octo-' which means eight, and remember that 'octonary' relates to a group of eight.

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