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Definition of decimal

decimal

/ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/
dec · i · mal
Adverb:decimally
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Plural:decimals
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decimal Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten, tenth parts, and powers of ten.

Example

"Most countries around the world use a decimal currency system."

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• noun

1

A fraction whose denominator is a power of ten and whose numerator is expressed by figures placed to the right of a decimal point.

Example

"The teacher asked the students to convert the fraction into a decimal rounded to two places."

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• Rhymes for decimal

• Nearby Words

decider
deciduous
deciliter
decimal
decimally
decimate
decimation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Medieval Latin decimalis ('of tithes or tenths'), derived from Latin decimus ('tenth'), from decem ('ten').

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