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Sexagesimal

Definition:

Sexagesimal refers to a numeral system based on the number 60, commonly used in ancient civilizations and mathematics. It is primarily associated with measuring time and angles, where each unit is divided into 60 smaller units.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1:

Related to or using a numeral system based on 60

Example sentence: The Babylonians used a sexagesimal numeral system to represent time.

Sense 2:

Pertaining to angles or geographic coordinates measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds

Example sentence: The coordinates of a specific location on Earth can be expressed in sexagesimal units.

Usage:

The term sexagesimal can be used to describe measurements, calculations, or representations that are based on the number 60.

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