integer-log2 ( x -- n )
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Vocabulary
math.functions

Inputs
xa positive rational number


Outputs
nan integer


Word description
Outputs the largest integer n such that 2^n is less than or equal to x.

Errors
Throws an error if x is zero or negative.

Definition