Radix

·noun The root of a plant.

II. Radix ·noun A finite expression, from which a series is derived.

III. Radix ·noun A primitive word, from which spring other words; a radical; a root; an Etymon.

IV. Radix ·noun 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.