Definition of DECIMAL

decimal

Meanings

Plural: decimals

Noun

  • a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
  • a number in the decimal system
  • A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.
  • The decimal system itself.
  • A decimal place.
  • A decimal point.
  • Alternative spelling of dismil.

Adjective Satellite

  • numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten
    • "the decimal system"

Adj

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

Verb

  • To represent with numbers after a decimal point.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

base-ten, decimal fraction, decimal number, decimal place, decimal system, denary

Antonyms

fraction

Scrabble Score: 12

decimal is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
decimal is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
decimal is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

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