digit: each one of the twelve equal parts into which the diameter is divided apparent of the Sun and the moon.
It is each one of the figures that make up a number. Figure. Numbers from 0 to 9.
From the latin digitus, i ( 41 finger; 1· Relative to the fingers. 2· Figures based on the numerical system ( 0-9 decimal ) are you called as well as those who can be counted on the ten fingers of the hands.
Digit is different from the iconic language and is the one whose relationship between sign and message is unlimited.