vigesimal

IPA: vˈɪdʒsɪmʌɫ

Examples of "vigesimal" in Sentences

The vigesimal system is based on counting by twenties, rather than tens like the decimal system
In some cultures, vigesimal counting systems are still used today for traditional measurements and calculations
The ancient Mayans had a vigesimal number system, using a combination of dots and bars to represent different values
Some languages have remnants of vigesimal counting, with special words for numbers like twenty, forty, and eighty
Understanding the vigesimal system can provide insight into different ways of thinking about and representing numerical values