octal
octal · octals
The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
/ˈɒk.təl/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
(countable)A digit or value in the octal number system.
Origin
From oct- + -al.From oct- + -al.
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Forms
plural: octalsSynonyms
1 synonymsThe number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3,…:octonary
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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