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decimal

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/

The English word “decimal” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.

noun

  1. A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.
  2. The decimal system itself.
  3. A decimal place.
  4. A decimal point.

verb

  1. To represent with numbers after a decimal point.

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin, Medieval Latin decimalis, from Latin decimus, from decem (“ten”) + adjective suffix -alis.

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