/ok"tl/ , adj.
1. Also, octonary . of or pertaining to the number system with base 8, employing the numerals 0 through 7.
2. relating to or encoded in an octal system, especially for use by a digital computer.
3. (of an electronic device) having eight pins in its base for electrical connections.
n.
4. octonary (def. 6).
[ 1935-40; OCT- + -AL 1 ]