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duodecimal

/ˌdjuː.əʊˈdes.ɪ.məl/

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adjective

/ˌdjuː.əʊˈdes.ɪ.məl/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к системе счисления с основанием двенадцать, часто используемой в математике и измерениях.

Relating to a numeral system based on twelve, often used in mathematics and measurement.

  1. Base-12 numeral systemC2formal

    Relating to a number system that uses twelve as its base, rather than ten.

    ruДвенадцатеричный

    • The duodecimal system is sometimes used in measurements like inches and feet.
    • Mathematicians study duodecimal arithmetic for its divisibility properties.
    • Some cultures historically used a duodecimal counting system.
Forms
  • more duodecimal comparative form
  • most duodecimal superlative form

noun

/ˌdjuː.əʊˈdes.ɪ.məl/C2formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее двенадцатеричную систему счисления или число, выраженное в такой системе.

A noun referring to a base-12 numeral system, or a number expressed in such a system.

  1. Base-12 number systemC2formal

    A numeral system that uses twelve as its base, also known as the dozenal system.

    ruДвенадцатеричная система счисления

    • The duodecimal system uses digits 0-9 and A and B.
    • Some mathematicians prefer duodecimal over decimal for its divisibility.
    • The duodecimal is used in some historical measurement systems.

    Synonymsduodecimal system

Forms
  • duodecimals plural form
  • duodecimals' possessive plural form
  • duodecimal's possessive singular form