digit

noun

(mathematics) A position in a sequence of numerals representing a place value in a positional number system.

(mathematics) A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.

(anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.

(zoology) Similar or similar-looking structures in other animals.

(units of measure, astronomy) ¹⁄₁₂ the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of the totality of an eclipse.

Synonym of manicule.

(historical units of measure) A unit of length notionally based upon the width of an adult human finger, standardized differently in various places and times, (especially) the English digit of ¹⁄₁₆ foot, now equivalent to about 1.9 cm.

(units of measure, obsolete) Synonym of inch.

(geometry, rare, obsolete) Synonym of degree: ¹⁄₃₆₀ of a circle.

verb

(archaic, transitive) To point at or point out with the finger.

Roots

digitusdigit- · Latin · finger

Synonyms for digit

fingern numeraladj numbern thumbn minimusn forefingern toen medius figuren pinkien

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