denary

This term is primarily used in technical, mathematical, and computing contexts to distinguish base-10 numbering from other systems like binary (base-2) or hexadecimal (base-16). While it is a precise technical term, it is less common in general conversation than the word "decimal," which is the standard term for the base-10 system in most everyday and academic settings.

When used as a noun, it refers to the system itself. When used as an adjective, it describes the nature of the numbering or the base being used. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone and lacks the emotional or social connotations found in more common vocabulary.