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duodecimal

Syllabification: (du·o·dec·i·mal)
Pronunciation: /ˌd(y)o͞oəˈdesəməl, ˌd(y)o͞o-ō-/
Definition of duodecimal

adjective

  • relating to or denoting a system of counting or numerical notation that has twelve as a base.

noun

  • the system of duodecimal notation.

Derivatives

duodecimally

adverb

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin duodecimus 'twelfth' (from duodecim 'twelve') + -al

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Definition of duodecimal in the British & World English dictionary

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