"quindecimal" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From Latin quindecimalis, from quindecim (“15”) + -ālis (“-al”), from quinque (“5”) + decem (“10”). Equivalent to quindecim + -al. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|quindecimalis}} Latin quindecimalis, {{suffix|en|quindecim|al}} quindecim + -al Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} quindecimal (not comparable)
  1. Based on the number fifteen, base 15. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Fifteen
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