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Duodecimal

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The term "duodecimal" refers to a number system based on the number twelve. It is a positional notation numeral system with twelve as its base, in contrast to the more commonly used decimal system, which is based on ten. The duodecimal system is also known as the base-12 or dozenal system.

Examples:

Part of Speech: Adjective

1. The duodecimal numeral system has twelve as its base, while the decimal system has ten as its base.

2. Calculations done in the duodecimal system are often more convenient compared to the decimal system.

Part of Speech: Noun

1. Learning to count in duodecimal may take some time to get used to, but it can be intriguing and enjoyable.

2. The use of duodecimal can be traced back to ancient civilizations like the Mesopotamians and the Maya.

Part of Speech: Adverb

1. Some cultures historically used duodecimal, being more prevalent in their counting practices.

2. To convert a number from duodecimal to decimal, it is helpful to understand the positional value of each digit.

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