decimal
Plural: decimals
Noun
- A fraction whose denominator is a power of ten.
- a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
- a number in the decimal system
- A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.
- The decimal system itself.
- A decimal place.
- A decimal point.
- Alternative spelling of dismil.
Adjective Satellite
- numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten
- "the decimal system"
Adj
- Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.
Verb
- To represent with numbers after a decimal point.
Examples
- Pi has a value of 3.142, to three decimals.
- What is ⁷⁄₂₃ as a decimal?
- While ’DECIMAL’ scored well, he wished he had a word with more unique letters.
Origin / Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin, Medieval Latin decimalis, from Latin decimus, from decem (“ten”) + adjective suffix -alis.
Synonyms
decimal fraction, denary, base-ten, decimal number, decimal place, decimal system
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 12
decimal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Worddecimal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
decimal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 15
decimal: valid Words With Friends Word