hexadecimal Meaning & Definition
What Does Hexadecimal Mean?
Hexadecimal is a noun that means A number system with base sixteen, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E and F, most used in computing as a hexadecimal digit can represent four bits, half a standard byte, and thus a single byte can be represented conveniently with two digits. It can also mean A number expressed in the hexadecimal system. As an adjective, it means Of a number, expressed in hexadecimal.
Word Facts for Hexadecimal
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ |
| Synonyms | hex, sedecimal and sexadecimal |
| Plural | hexadecimals |
Hexadecimal Definition (Noun)
- A number system with base sixteen, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E and F, most used in computing as a hexadecimal digit can represent four bits, half a standard byte, and thus a single byte can be represented conveniently with two digits.
- A number expressed in the hexadecimal system.
Hexadecimal as an Adjective
- Of a number, expressed in hexadecimal.
Noun
- A number system with base sixteen, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E and F, most used in computing as a hexadecimal digit can represent four bits, half a standard byte.
Synonyms of Hexadecimal
Hexadecimal synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hexadecimal (countable and uncountable, plural hexadecimals)
hexadecimal (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Hexadecimal
Origin of Hexadecimal
1952, from hexa- + decimal;[1] see the Wikipedia article for more information. Piecewise doublet of sexadecimal.
Hexadecimal: Your Questions Answered
Is hexadecimal a noun or an adjective?
Hexadecimal is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for hexadecimal?
Close synonyms of hexadecimal are hex, sedecimal and sexadecimal. See the full list of hexadecimal synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hexadecimal?
The plural of hexadecimal is hexadecimals.