duodecimal

adj, noun — 2 senses

duodecimal

adj

/ˌd(j)uː.əʊˈdɛs.ɪm.əl/

Etymology From duo- + decimal.

1

Arithmetic Of a number, expressed in base twelve.

6B4 is the duodecimal notation for the decimal number 1000.

Synonyms: base twelve, dozenal
Derived terms: duodecimally
Related terms: duodecic

duodecimal

noun

Etymology From duo- + decimal.

1

Arithmetic A number system that uses twelve as its base.

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