digit

dig·it

noun \ˈdi-jət\

Definition of DIGIT

1

a : any of the Arabic numerals 1 to 9 and usually the symbol 0

b : one of the elements that combine to form numbers in a system other than the decimal system

2

: a unit of length based on the breadth of a finger and equal in English measure to ³⁄₄ inch

3

: any of the divisions in which the limbs of most vertebrates terminate, which are typically five in number but may be reduced (as in the horse), and which typically have a series of phalanges bearing a nail, claw, or hoof at the tip — compare finger 1, toe 1a

Examples of DIGIT

1. a three-digit number like 507
2. She suffered several broken digits.

Origin of DIGIT

Middle English, from Latin digitus finger, toe; perhaps akin to Greek deiknynai to show — more at diction

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DIGIT

Synonyms

number, figure, integer, numeral, numeric, whole number

Related Words

fingerbreadth; decimal, fraction; cipher; symbol

Other Number-Related Terms

jubilee, myriad, quarantine, score, twain

Rhymes with DIGIT

fidget, midget, widget

dig·it

noun \ˈdij-ət\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DIGIT

: any of the divisions (as a finger or toe) in which the limbs of amphibians and all higher vertebrates including humans terminate, which are typically five in number but may be reduced (as in the horse), and which typically have a series of phalanges bearing a nail, claw, or hoof at the tip