decimal

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From Mediaeval Latindecimalis, from Latin decimus, from decem, ten + adjective suffix -alis

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Singular
decimal

Plural
countable and uncountable; plural decimals

decimal (countable and uncountable; plural decimals)

  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.

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decimal (not comparable)

Positive
decimal

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)

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

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