Radix

Pronunciation: /ˈɹædɪks/

Radix (noun)

  1. In a number system, the fixed value used to group digits and calculate the value of a written number.
  2. The main part of a word that carries its basic meaning, often used to form other words.
  3. The part of a plant that grows underground and absorbs water and minerals.

Examples

  • The radix determines how many digits a number can use.
  • Changing the radix can change the value of a written number.