duodenary

A baker arranges a duodenary of fresh eggs in a carton.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the number twelve: "duodenary" means pertaining to twelve or based on a group of twelve; it describes something counted by twelves or arranged in sets of twelve.

Usage Examples

• (The calendar was based on the number twelve.)
• (Goods were packed in groups of twelve.)
• (A system based on twelve is rarely used today.)

Advanced Usage

• "duodenary system": a numeral system or counting method that uses twelve as its base, also known as the duodecimal system.

  • The duodenary system was used by some ancient civilizations for timekeeping and measurement. (A base-12 numeric system.)

• "duodenary group": a set or collection of twelve items.

  • The eggs were sold in a duodenary group, or a dozen. (A dozen eggs.)

Variants and Related Words

• Duodenal (adj): relating to the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).
• Duodecimal (adj): of or relating to twelve; based on twelve.
  • The duodecimal system is also called base-12. (A synonym for "duodenary".)

Synonyms

• Duodecimal: based on the number twelve.
• Base-12: using twelve as the fundamental counting unit.
• Twelvefold: having twelve parts or elements.

Related Idioms

• "a dozen": a group of twelve; this is the most common idiomatic expression for a duodenary quantity.
  • I bought a dozen eggs. (Twelve eggs.)

Notes

• "Duodenary" is a rare and formal term, primarily used in historical or mathematical contexts. The more common word for the same concept is "duodecimal".