RADICES

RADIX

base, radix

(noun) (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place; “10 is the radix of the decimal system”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Proper noun

Radices

plural of Radice

Anagrams

• Darcies, arecids, cardies, darcies, sidecar

Noun

radices

plural of radix

Anagrams

• Darcies, arecids, cardies, darcies, sidecar

Source: Wiktionary


RADIX

Ra"dix, n.; pl. Radices, E. Radixes. Etym: [L. radix, -icis, root. See Radish.]

1. (Philol.)

Definition: A primitive, from which spring other words; a radical; a root; an etymon.

2. (Math.) (a) 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. (b) (Alg.) A finite expression, from which a series is derived. [R.] Hutton.

3. (Bot.)

Definition: The root of a plant.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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