View Word: D2/

Word Name:

D2/

Type:

Standard word

Data Stack Signature:

d:x – d:x/2

Return Stack Signature:

--

Availability:

V1.2

Description:

Arithmetically shifts the double value x one bit position to the right, hence dividing the value by 2.

Example:

123456. D2/ D. (displays 61728)
-123456. D2/ D. (displays -61728)

Comment:

Since the shift is an arithmetic shift the sign of the value is maintained.

See Also:

2/