What is "radices"

Radix \Ra"dix\ (r[=a]"d[i^]ks), n.; pl. L. Radices (r[a^]d"[i^]*s[=e]z), E. Radixes (r[=a]"d[i^]ks*[e^]z). [L. radix, -icis, root. See Radish.]

1. (Philol.) A primitive word, from which spring other words; a radical; a root; an etymon.

2. (Math.)

   1. A number or quantity which is arbitrarily made the fundamental number of any system; a base. Thus, 10 is the radix, or base, of the common system of logarithms, and also of the decimal system of numeration.

   2. (Alg.) A finite expression, from which a series is derived. [R.]
      --Hutton.

3. (Bot.) The root of a plant.

n. (radix English)

1. n. (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place; "10 is the radix of the decimal system" [syn: base]

2. [also: radices (pl)]

See radix