duodenary

[ doo-uh-den-uh-ree, -dee-nuh-ree, dyoo- ]

adjective

1. duodecimal.

duodenary

/ ˌdjuːəˈdiːnərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to the number 12; duodecimal

Word History and Origins

Origin of duodenary¹

1675–85; < Latin duodēn ( ī ) twelve each + -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of duodenary¹

C17: from Latin duodēnārius containing twelve

Example Sentences

They perform evolutions and involutions, till one is transformed by a duodenary ulcer.

From Project Gutenberg

After the alphabet come the names of the animals which symbolize the years of the duodenary cycle.

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The duodenary cycle is employed for the purpose of measuring time.

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The Thibetians have adopted the use of the denary and duodenary cycles.

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