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decimal

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛsɪm(ə)l/

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Definition of decimal

adjective

  • relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten, tenth parts, and powers of ten:decimal arithmetic
  • relating to or denoting a system of currency, weights and measures, or other units in which the smaller units are related to the principal units as powers of ten:decimal coinage

noun

  • (also decimal fraction) a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten and whose numerator is expressed by figures placed to the right of a decimal point: write these decimals as vulgar fractions
  • [mass noun] the system of decimal numerical notation: the computer converts the initial data from decimal to binary

Derivatives

decimally

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century: from modern Latin decimalis (adjective), from Latin decimus 'tenth'

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