cardinal number
In mathematics, a number used for counting (one, two, three...) as opposed to ordinal numbers (first, second, third...).
In a numeral system, the number of unique digits used to represent numbers (e.g., base 10 for decimal, base 2 for binary).
Please explain the difference between cardinal and ordinal numbers.
Computers use the binary system, which has a base of 2.
cardinal numeral; cardinal number
electoral quota; number of seats needed to win
decimal radix
radix numeration system; radix notation
diminished radix complement; radix-minus-one complement
floating-point base; floating-point radix
From 基 (base, foundation) + 数 (number). The term is a direct translation of the mathematical concepts 'cardinal number' and 'base/radix'.