duodecimal
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌdjuːəˈdɛsɪməl/
KK: /duˈoʊdəsɪməl/
adjective
Definition
This word describes something that is related to the number twelve or is based on the number twelve, such as a system that uses twelve as its base.
Example
In mathematics, the duodecimal system is an alternative to the decimal system, using twelve as its base.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of the duodecimal system in math?
Yeah, I think it's based on the number twelve, right?
Exactly! It's interesting how different cultures use the duodecimal system for counting.
I know! It makes you think about how we learn numbers differently.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
twelfth
dozenal
duodecary
Antonyms
single
unitary
monadic
noun
Definition
A term that refers to the number twelve or a system based on twelve.
Example
In a duodecimal system, numbers are counted in base twelve instead of the usual base ten.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of the term duodecimal?
No, I haven’t. What does it mean?
It refers to something related to the number twelve.
Root Explanation
Duodecimal → It is formed from "duodeci-" (from Latin "duodecim", meaning twelve) and "-mal" (from Latin "-alis", meaning pertaining to). The word "duodecimal" refers to a system that is based on the number twelve.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for twelve, 'duodecim', to remember that 'duodecimal' relates to a system based on twelve.
Visually Confused Words
undecimal
decimal
subdecimal