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- [ok-tl]
- /ˈɒk tl/
- /ˈɔktəl/
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- [ok-tl]
- /ˈɒk tl/
Definitions of octal word
- adjective octal Also, octonary. of or relating to the number system with base 8, employing the numerals 0 through 7. 1
- adjective octal relating to or encoded in an octal system, especially for use by a digital computer. 1
- adjective octal (of an electronic device) having eight pins in its base for electrical connections. 1
- noun octal octonary (def 6). 1
- noun octal Relating to or using a system of numerical notation that has 8 rather than 10 as a base. 1
- noun Definition of octal in Technology (mathematics) Base 8. A number representation using the digits 0-7 only, with the right-most digit counting ones, the next counting multiples of 8, then 8^2 = 64, etc. For example, octal 177 is digital 127: For a brief discussion on the word `octal' see hexadecimal. 1
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Origin of octal
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; oct- + -al1
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Parts of speech for Octal
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octal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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