Duodecimal

Definition:

  • (a.) Proceeding in computation by twelves; expressed in the scale of twelves.
  • (n.) A twelfth part; as, the duodecimals of an inch.
  • (n.) A system of numbers, whose denominations rise in a scale of twelves, as of feet and inches. The system is used chiefly by artificers in computing the superficial and solid contents of their work.

Compare duodecimal with other words:

dozenal vs. duodecimal

base vs. duodecimal