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hexadecimal


hexa·dec·i·mal

adj \ˌhek-sə-ˈdes-məl, -ˈde-sə-\

Definition of HEXADECIMAL

: of, relating to, or being a number system with a base of 16
hexadecimal noun

First Known Use of HEXADECIMAL

1954

Rhymes with HEXADECIMAL

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