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ra·dix  (rdks)

n. pl. rad·i·ces (rd-sz, rd-) or ra·dix·es

1. Biology A root or point of origin.

2. Abbr. rad. Mathematics The base of a system of numbers, such as 2 in the binary system and 10 in the decimal system.

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[Latin rdx, root; see wrd- in Indo-European roots.]

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radix [ˈreɪdɪks]

n pl -dices [-dɪˌsiːz], -dixes

1. (Mathematics) Maths any number that is the base of a number system or of a system of logarithms 10 is the radix of the decimal system

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology the root or point of origin of a part or organ

3. (Linguistics) Linguistics a less common word for root¹ [9]

[from Latin rādīx root; compare Greek rhadix small branch, rhiza root]

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radix  (rdks)

Plural radices (rd-sz, rd-) or radixes

1. Biology The primary or beginning portion of a part or organ, as of a nerve at its origin from the brainstem or spinal cord.

2. Mathematics The base of a system of numbers, such as 2 in the binary system and 10 in the decimal system.

Thesaurus

Noun

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radix - (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place; "10 is the radix of the decimal system" base number representation system, number system, numeration system, system of numeration - any notation for the representation of numbers number - a concept of quantity involving zero and units; "every number has a unique position in the sequence"

Translations

radix [ˈreɪdɪks] N (radixes, radices (pl)) [ˈreɪdɪsiːz] (Bot, Gram) → raíz f (Math) → base f

radix

n pl <radices> (Math) → Grundzahl f