radix point

noun

The character used to separate the integer and fractional part of a number in a digital representation of a number, regardless of the base used.

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Meanings

nounradix point (plural radix points)

plural radix points

  1. mathematicsThe character used to separate the integer and fractional part of a number in a digital representation of a number, regardless of the base used.

Origin

A generalization from the term decimal point.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 小數點 /小数点
  • 小數點 /小数点 (xiǎoshùdiǎn)character
Finnish jaospilkku, jaospiste
  • jaospilkkucharacter
  • jaospistecharacter
Polish znak oddzielający część całkowitą od części ułamkowej
  • znak oddzielający część całkowitą od części ułamkowejcharacter
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APA

radix point. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radix%20point

MLA

“radix point.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radix%20point. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “radix point,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radix%20point.

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