vigesimation

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UK/vaɪdʒɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/UK/vɪdʒɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

A form of vicesimation — The destruction of one-twentieth of something; especially, the killing or putting to death of every twentieth person, especially by lot.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of vicesimation.
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APA

vigesimation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vigesimation

MLA

“vigesimation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vigesimation. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “vigesimation,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vigesimation.

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