decimal

noun

(countable) A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.

(informal, uncountable) The decimal system itself.

(informal) A decimal point.

(informal) A decimal place.

Alternative spelling of dismil. [a unit of area equal to one one-hundredth of an acre.]

verb

To represent with numbers after a decimal point.

adjective

(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.

Roots

decemdec- · Latin · ten

Synonyms for decimal

denaryadj numericadj numeraladj submultiple logarithmicadj ordinaln fractionaladj

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