hexavigesimal

English

Etymology

From hexa- +‎ vigesimal; see the Wikipedia article Hexadecimal for more information.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌhɛksəˈvaɪd͡ʒɛsɪməl/

Noun

hexavigesimal (countable and uncountable, plural hexavigesimals)

1. (arithmetic, computing, uncountable) A number system with base twenty-six, using the digits 0–9 and A–P (or A-Z without numerals).
2. (countable, computing) A number expressed in the hexavigesimal system.

Synonyms

• (arithmetic, computing): base twenty-six

Adjective

hexavigesimal (not comparable)

1. Of a number, expressed in hexavigesimal.

Synonyms

• (arithmetic, computing): base-twenty-six

See also

• base
• binary
• decimal
• octal
• 0x