Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: The base or foundation of a system, especially a number system.
Pronunciations: US: /ˈreɪdɪks/, UK: /ˈrædɪks/
Origin and Usage: The word "radix" comes from the Latin word "radix" meaning "root". It was first used in English in the mid-17th century. It is commonly used in mathematics and computer science to refer to the base or foundation of a system, especially a number system.
Synonyms: Base, foundation, root, source.
Related Words: Basis, core, origin, rooty, base.
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