radix

Meanings

• noun

  The base or root of something.

  - "The radix of a tree is its root."
  - "In mathematics, the radix of a number represents its base."

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Synonyms

primitive , radical

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Variants

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radices , radix , radixes

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'radix' meaning root.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'radix' is derived from the Latin word 'radix' which means root.

2. In mathematics, the radix of a number system is the number that represents the value of each digit.

3. In biology, the root of a plant is the radix that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

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Related Concepts

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1. Base (mathematics): In mathematics, the base of a number system is the number that represents the value of each digit.

2. Root (biology): In biology, the root is the part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

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Culture

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The term 'radix' has been used in various contexts including mathematics, biology, and philosophy.

How to Memorize "radix"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the root of a tree or the base of a number system.
   - Imagine the 'radix' as the origin or source of something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'radix' with the word 'root'.
   - Remember that 'radix' is the base or origin of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R-A-D-I-X' to remember that it stands for 'Root And Derivatives In eXistence'.

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