radix
Americannoun
plural
radices, radixes-
Mathematics. a number taken as the base of a system of numbers, logarithms, or the like.
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Anatomy, Botany. a root; radicle.
noun
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maths any number that is the base of a number system or of a system of logarithms
10 is the radix of the decimal system
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biology the root or point of origin of a part or organ
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linguistics a less common word for root 1
plural
radices-
Biology The primary or beginning portion of a part or organ, as of a nerve at its origin from the brainstem or spinal cord.
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Mathematics The base of a system of numbers, such as 2 in the binary system and 10 in the decimal system.
Etymology
Origin of radix
1565–75; < Latin rādīx root ( race 3, radical, ramus ); akin to Greek rhíza root, rhā́dīx branch, frond; root 1
Example Sentences
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Two products - a galangal powder common in Asian cuisine and a radix aconiti kusnezoffii powder traditionally used in Chinese medicine - have been pulled off retail shelves.
From BBC • Sep. 1, 2022
A variation of Raddix — radix — is a mathematical term for the basis of a system of numeration.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2020
“Radical” comes from the Latin radix, or “root.”
From Slate • Oct. 18, 2018
Radish also comes from radix - though its route into English is uncertain.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2015
In viciniis jacent Terrington et St. Maries—adjacet Tylney veteris utique Tylneiorum familiæ radix.
From Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England by Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard)
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