relating to or based on the number twenty
Used in a Sentence
vigesimal
How to use vigesimal in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for vigesimal.
Editorial note
And then French has their vigesimal thing - 92 is quatre-vingt-douze, ie. "four twentys and twelve".
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Quick take
relating to or based on the number twenty
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for vigesimal.
adjective
relating to or based on the number twenty
Example sentences
And then French has their vigesimal thing - 92 is quatre-vingt-douze, ie. "four twentys and twelve".
Celtic/Norman cultures/languages were vigesimal, but with the Romans came Latin which is decimal.
Some apparently used full or partial vigesimal systems such as in Basque, Breton, Normans, maybe Gaulish too.
It's not hard to imagine that number systems like duodecimal or vigesimal are based on counting subitized groups.
More likely decimal and vigesimal forms originated at the same time, depending on the factors I mentioned above.
The sometimes-decimal/sometimes-vigesimal thing still makes my head spin all these years later when I hear numbers being spoken in French.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use vigesimal in a sentence?
And then French has their vigesimal thing - 92 is quatre-vingt-douze, ie. "four twentys and twelve".
What does vigesimal mean?
relating to or based on the number twenty
What part of speech is vigesimal?
vigesimal is commonly used as adjective.