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1. (adj.) duodecimal
pertaining to twelfths or to the number 12.
2. duodecimal
proceeding by twelves.
3. (n.) duodecimal
one of a system of numbers based on the number 12.
4. duodecimal
one of 12 equal parts.
Etymology: (1705–15; < L duodecim twelve + -al1)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) one-twelfth, twelfth, twelfth part, duodecimal
one part in twelve equal parts
2. (adj) duodecimal
based on twelve
"the duodecimal number system"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) duodecimal
proceeding in computation by twelves; expressed in the scale of twelves
2. (noun) duodecimal
a twelfth part; as, the duodecimals of an inch
3. (noun) duodecimal
a system of numbers, whose denominations rise in a scale of twelves, as of feet and inches. The system is used chiefly by artificers in computing the superficial and solid contents of their work
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