Decimal

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: ˈdÉ›sɪməɫ
• US IPA: /ˈdÉ›sɪmÉ™l/

Origin

From Medieval Latin decimalis, from Latin decimus, from decem, ten + adjective suffix -alis

Noun

1. (arithmetic, computing, uncountable) The number system that uses the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
2. (countable) A number expressed in this system.
3. (informal) A decimal place.Pi has a value of 3.141, to three decimals.
4. (informal) A numeral written as a concatenation of successive negative powers of the base.
5. (informal) A decimal point.

Synonyms

• (system): base 10, decimal system
• (number): decimal number
• (decimal place): decimal place, place of decimals

Full definition of decimal

Adjective

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

Synonyms

• base-10

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