radix
/ˈreɪdɪks/
noun
- The base of a system of numbers, such as 10 in the decimal system or 2 in binary.
- The radix of the decimal system is 10.
- Changing the radix of a number changes how it is written.
- In binary, the radix is 2, so only digits 0 and 1 are used.
- A root or source from which something develops.
- Ancient languages often form the radix of modern vocabulary.
- The radix of the problem lies in poor communication.
- The radix of the tree's growth was its deep root system.
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