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Ra·dix n.; pl. L. Radices E. Radixes
1. Philol. A primitive word, from which spring other words; a radical; a root; an etymon.
2. Math. (a) A number or quantity which is arbitrarily made the fundamental number of any system; a base. Thus, 10 is the radix, or base, of the common system of logarithms, and also of the decimal system of numeration. (b) Alg. A finite expression, from which a series is derived. [R.]
3. Bot. The root of a plant.
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radix
n : (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent
to one in the next higher counting place; "10 is the
radix of the decimal system" [syn: base]
[also: radices (pl)]