Dozenal: meaning, definitions and examples
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dozenal
[ ˈdʌzənəl ]
number system
Dozenal refers to a numeral system based on twelve as its base. In this system, the digits range from 0 to 11, with 10 typically represented as 'A' and 11 as 'B'. It's often considered a more efficient alternative to the decimal system for certain mathematical operations.
Synonyms
base-12, duodecimal, twelve-based.
Examples of usage
- The dozenal system simplifies calculations in some scenarios.
- Many ancient cultures used a dozenal counting method.
- Dozenal advocates argue for its adoption in modern mathematics.
Translations
Translations of the word "dozenal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dozenal
🇮🇳 दोज़ेनल
🇩🇪 Dutzendal
🇮🇩 dozenal
🇺🇦 дозенальний
🇵🇱 dziesiętny
🇯🇵 ドゥゼナル
🇫🇷 dozenal
🇪🇸 docenal
🇹🇷 on iki sayı sistemi
🇰🇷 십이진법
🇸🇦 نظام اثني عشر
🇨🇿 dvanáctkový
🇸🇰 dvanástkový
🇨🇳 十二进制
🇸🇮 dvanajsti
🇮🇸 tólfun
🇰🇿 он екілік
🇬🇪 მეთორმეტიანი
🇦🇿 on iki
🇲🇽 docenal
Etymology
The term 'dozenal' is derived from the word 'dozen', which comes from the Middle English word 'dozen', and ultimately from the Latin word 'duodecim', meaning 'twelve'. The concept of counting in dozens is ancient and has been documented in various cultures, including the Sumerians and the Egyptians, who recognized the number twelve for its divisibility by multiple integers. The modern use of 'dozenal' to describe a base-12 system emerged in the 19th century, as mathematicians began exploring different numeral systems and their potential advantages over the traditional decimal system. Some proponents of dozenal argue that it can lead to simpler fractions and more intuitive calculations, which is why it has occasional interest in mathematical circles.