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- [dij-it]
- /ˈdɪdʒ ɪt/
- /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪt/
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- [dij-it]
- /ˈdɪdʒ ɪt/
Definitions of digit word
- noun digit a finger or toe. 1
- noun digit the breadth of a finger used as a unit of linear measure, usually equal to 3/4 inch (2 cm). 1
- noun digit any of the Arabic figures of 1 through 9 and 0. 1
- noun digit any of the symbols of other number systems, as 0 or 1 in the binary. 1
- noun digit index (def 6). 1
- noun digit Astronomy. the twelfth part of the sun's or moon's diameter: used to express the magnitude of an eclipse. 1
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Origin of digit
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin digitus finger, toe
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Parts of speech for Digit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
digit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
digit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for digit
noun digit
- figure — a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
- notation — a system of graphic symbols for a specialized use, other than ordinary writing: musical notation.
- symbol — something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.
- cipher — A cipher is a secret system of writing that you use to send messages.
- numeral — a word, letter, symbol, or figure, etc., expressing a number; number: the Roman numerals.
Antonyms for digit
noun digit
- letter — a person who lets, especially one who rents out property.
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