How to pronounce vigesimal
American English pronunciation
vih-JES-uh-mul
- IPA
- /vɪˈdʒɛsəməl/
- Syllables
- vih · JES · uh · mul (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
- Also said
- vy-JES-uh-mul
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What vigesimal means
Counting in groups of twenty
In a sentence: The ancient Maya used a vigesimal system, so they counted in twenties instead of tens.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning twentieth. English has had it since the mid-17th century.
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