digital
UK: ˈdɪdʒɪtl | US: ˈdɪdʒɪtl
adj. relating to or using signals or information represented by discrete values (e.g., binary digits)
adj. involving or relating to digital technology, such as computers or the internet
n. (informal) a digital device or technology
The word "digital" originates from the Latin "digitus," meaning "finger" or "toe," as fingers were historically used for counting. By the late Middle Ages, "digit" expanded to denote numerical symbols (0–9) due to their role in counting. The suffix "-al" (from Latin "-alis") forms adjectives, giving "digital" its modern meaning of "relating to numerical data" (especially binary code in computing). The shift from "finger" to "discrete numerical values" reflects the logical progression from physical counting to abstract representation.
The watch displays time in both analog and digital formats.
Digital payments have largely replaced cash in many urban areas.
She works in digital marketing, specializing in social media campaigns.
The museum offers a digital archive of historical documents.
Older generations often struggle to adapt to digital interfaces.