decimal

Meaning

Adj

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

Noun

1. (countable) A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.
2. (informal, uncountable) The decimal system itself.
3. (countable, informal, uncountable) A decimal place.
4. (countable, informal, uncountable) A decimal point.
5. (alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable) Alternative spelling of dismil.

Verb

To represent with numbers after a decimal point.

Synonyms

decimal fraction

decimal digit

denary

decimal number

decade

ten

tenth

10th

dec

base ten

decimal system

digit after the radix point

fraction

quotient

Translations

decimale

decimal

décimal

dezimal

decimaal

δεκαδικός

decimal

décimale

système décimal

nombre décimal

Dezimalzahl

Dezimale

decimaalstelsel

Dezimalsystem

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/

Etymology

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