noun
- Numbers or quantities expressed in a base-12 (duodecimal) number system, or the plural of duodecimal.
Usage: mathematics; technical
Examples
- In duodecimals, the number 12 in base 10 is represented as 10.
- Some ancient cultures used duodecimals for timekeeping and measurement.
- Converting between decimals and duodecimals requires understanding positional notation.
- The duodecimal system divides units into 12 parts, making it useful for fractions.
- Mathematicians sometimes explore duodecimals as an alternative to our standard decimal system.