Definition of Decimal

1. Noun. A proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10.

Exact synonyms: Decimal Fraction
Generic synonyms: Proper Fraction
Specialized synonyms: Circulating Decimal, Recurring Decimal, Repeating Decimal
Derivative terms: Decimalise, Decimalize

2. Adjective. Numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten. "The decimal system"
Exact synonyms: Denary
Similar to: Quantitative

3. Noun. A number in the decimal system.
Generic synonyms: Number
Derivative terms: Decimalise, Decimalize

Definition of Decimal

1. a. Of or pertaining to decimals; numbered or proceeding by tens; having a tenfold increase or decrease, each unit being ten times the unit next smaller; as, decimal notation; a decimal coinage.

2. n. A number expressed in the scale of tens; specifically, and almost exclusively, used as synonymous with a decimal fraction.

Definition of Decimal

1. a fraction whose denominator is some power of ten [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decimal

deciduous tooth
decigram
decigram
decigrams
decile
decile
deciles
deciliter
deciliter
deciliters
decilitre
decilitre
decilitres
decillion
decillions
decimal (current term)
decimalisation
decimalise
decimalization
decimalizations
decimalize
decimalized
decimalizes
decimalizing
decimally
decimals
decimal digit
decimal fraction
decimal notation
decimal number system

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