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radix /ˈrādiks, , ˈreɪdɪks

, ˈradiks, ˈrædɪks

▸ noun

(plural radices /ˈradəsēz, , ˈrædəsiz

, ˈrādəˌsēz, ˈreɪdəˌsiz

1 Mathematics the base of a system of numeration. See also base1 (SENSE 8 OF THE noun).

2 rare a source or origin of something:

Judaism is the radix of Christianity.

– ORIGIN early 17th century (in radix (SENSE 2)): from Latin, literally ‘root’. radix (SENSE 1) dates from the late 18th century.