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单词 duodecimal
释义

duodecimal

adjective

duo·​dec·​i·​mal ˌdü-ə-ˈde-sə-məl How to pronounce duodecimal (audio)
ˌdyü-
: of, relating to, or proceeding by twelve or the scale of twelves
duodecimal noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Eventually, ancient Egyptian astronomers who used the duodecimal counting system, based on 12, divided the day and night into 12 hours each, giving us 24 hours in the day. New York Times, 25 Apr. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Latin duodecim — more at dozen

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

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