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sexagesimal

Noun CEFR C1
ˌsɛk.səˈdʒɛ.sɪ.məl

Definitions

  1. A fraction involving division by 60; a sixtieth part of something.
  2. A base-60 number.

Equivalents

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Examples

“Decimals are actually less convenient than sexagesimals for working with most common fractions.”
“Babylonian mathematics was computed in sexagesimals.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

sexagesimo-quarto sexagesm sexagon sexahedron sexaholic sexaholism

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