Radix

[reidiks]

Definition

(n.) A primitive word, from which spring other words; a radical; a root; an etymon.

(n.) A number or quantity which is arbitrarily made the fundamental number of any system; a base. Thus, 10 is the radix, or base, of the common system of logarithms, and also of the decimal system of numeration.

(n.) A finite expression, from which a series is derived.

(n.) The root of a plant.

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Definition

n. a root: primitive source: a primitive word from which other words are formed: the base of a system of logarithms:—pl. Radices (rā-dī′sēz).

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