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Notae Elegantissimae
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The Notae Elegantissimae is a number system that is commonly used as an alternative to the more common Hindu-Arabic numeral system and Roman numerals. Etymology The name "Notae Elegantissimae" in Latin means "elegant note-taking". History The Notae Elegantissimae system was created to be a shorthand note-taking system and to speed up the process of writing numbers. The system is especially used for signalling and in distress situations. Usage The Notae Elegantissimae system is essentially a shorthand that allows one to express 4 digit numbers in a very short time. The system is therefore often used in Emergency circumstances. Description The Notae Elegantissimae system uses a vertical straight line as its main symbol. This symbol is essentially an axis that divides the 2 dimensional plane into 4 quadrants. Each of these 4 quadrants signifies one digit (out of the 4). The number can then be determined by visual inspection. Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages * This system allows one to write down numbers very fast. * This system allows one to write down numbers without ever picking up the pen. Disadvantages * This system only works for numbers which are of 4 digits. See Also
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