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Definition of decimeter

decimeter

/ˈdɛs.əˌmiː.tɚ/
(UK: decimetre)
dec · i · me · ter
Plural:decimeters
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Adjective:decimetric
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decimeter Lexical Profile

decimeter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A metric unit of length equal to one-tenth of a meter (10 centimeters or approximately 3.937 inches).

Example

"A standard cube with sides measuring one decimeter in length holds a volume of exactly one liter."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'decimeter' (one-tenth of a meter, or 10 centimeters) with 'decameter' (ten meters).

• Nearby Words

decimally
decimate
decimation
decimeter
decipher
decipherable
decipherer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French décimètre, formed from Latin decimus ('tenth') and French mètre ('meter').

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