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Definition of decameter

decameter

/ˈdɛk.əˌmiː.tɚ/
(UK: decametre)
dec · a · me · ter
Plural:decameters
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Adjective:decametric
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decameter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A metric unit of length equal to ten meters (approximately 32.8 feet).

Example

"Meteorologists frequently use the decameter as a standard unit to express geopotential height on upper-air weather charts."

2

American A line of verse in poetry consisting of ten metrical feet.

Example

"Because a line of ten metrical feet is unwieldy to recite in a single breath, true decameter is exceedingly rare in English poetry."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'decameter' (ten meters, abbreviated 'dam') with 'decimeter' (one-tenth of a meter, abbreviated 'dm').

• Nearby Words

decagon
decaisnea
decal
decameter
decamp
decant
decanter

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French 'décamètre', formed during the introduction of the metric system from Ancient Greek 'deka' (ten) and 'metron' (measure).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Decameter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/decameter
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