Meaning of vicesimation | Babel Free
ˌvaɪsiːsɪˈmeɪʃənDefinitions
The destruction of one-twentieth of something; especially, the killing or putting to death of every twentieth person, especially by lot.
Examples
“The common prisoners…were ordered to cast⟳ lots for every twentieth man to be tried, as a sort⟳ of vicesimation.”
“We must change⟳ the numerator of our fraction.…If one must have⟳ the precise fractional term in “ation,” and the loss is one in five, let⟳ him coin the word quintation…if one in twenty, vicesimation.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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