DUODECIMALLY

Etymology

Adverb

duodecimally (not comparable)

In a duodecimal manner; by twelves.

Source: Wiktionary


DUODECIMAL

Du`o*dec"i*mal, a. Etym: [L. duodecim twelve. See Dozen.]

Definition: Proceeding in computation by twelves; expressed in the scale of twelves.

– Du`o*dec"i*mal*ly, adv.

Du`o*dec"i*mal, n.

1. A twelfth part; as, the duodecimals of an inch.

2. pl. (Arch.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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