duodecimal(n = noun.quantity) one-twelfth, twelfth, twelfth part - one part in twelve equal parts;
is a kind of common fraction, simple fraction
duodecimal(s = adj.all) - based on twelve; "the duodecimal number system"
duodecimal, adj. & n.
--adj. relating to or using a system of numerical notation that has 12 as a base.
--n.
1 the duodecimal system.
2 duodecimal notation.
Derivative:
duodecimally adv.
Etymology:
L duodecimus twelfth f. duodecim twelve
N quinquesection, &c, division by five, quinquesection, decimation, fifth, quinquefid, quinquelateral, quinquepartite, quinqevalent, pentavalent, quinquarticular, octifid, decimal, tenth, tithe, duodecimal, twelfth, sexagesimal, sexagenary, hundredth, centesimal, millesimal.
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