Definition of OCTAL

octal

Meanings

Plural: octals

Adjective

  • of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base
    • "an octal digit"

Noun

  • The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
  • A digit or value in the octal number system.

Adj

  • Concerning numbers expressed in octal or mathematical calculations performed using octal.

Origin / Etymology

From oct- + -al.

Synonyms

base 8, base-8, octonary

Scrabble Score: 7

octal is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
octal is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
octal is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

octal is a valid Words With Friends word