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digits

dig·it
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dij-it]
    • /ˈdɪdʒ ɪt/
    • /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dij-it]
    • /ˈdɪdʒ ɪt/

Definitions of digits word

  • noun digits a finger or toe. 1
  • noun digits the breadth of a finger used as a unit of linear measure, usually equal to 3/4 inch (2 cm). 1
  • noun digits any of the Arabic figures of 1 through 9 and 0. 1
  • noun digits any of the symbols of other number systems, as 0 or 1 in the binary. 1
  • noun digits index (def 6). 1
  • noun digits 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 digits

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin digitus finger, toe

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Digits

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

digits 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".

digits usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for digits

noun digits

  • numbers — a numeral or group of numerals.
  • ciphers — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cipher.
  • characters — the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing.
  • symbols — something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.
  • integers — Mathematics. one of the positive or negative numbers 1, 2, 3, etc., or zero. Compare whole number.

Antonyms for digits

noun digits

  • letters — a person who lets, especially one who rents out property.

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