noun, plural rad·i·ces [rad–uh-seez, rey-duh-] /ˈræd əˌsiz, ˈreɪ də-/, ra·dix·es.
- Mathematics. a number taken as the base of a system of numbers, logarithms, or the like.
- Anatomy, Botany. a root; radicle.
noun plural -dices (-dɪˌsiːz) or -dixes
- maths any number that is the base of a number system or of a system of logarithms10 is the radix of the decimal system
- biology the root or point of origin of a part or organ
- linguistics a less common word for root 1 (def. 9)
n. pl. ra•dix•es
- The primary or beginning portion of a part or organ, as of a nerve at its origin from the brainstem or spinal cord.
Plural radices (răd′ĭ-sēz′, rā′dĭ-) radixes
- Biology The primary or beginning portion of a part or organ, as of a nerve at its origin from the brainstem or spinal cord.
- Mathematics The base of a system of numbers, such as 2 in the binary system and 10 in the decimal system.