decimal

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 See also 1.6 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

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

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• IPA: /ˈdɛsɪml/, SAMPA: /"dEsIml/
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[edit] Noun

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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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• (system): base 10, decimal system
• (number): decimal number
• (decimal place): decimal place, place of decimals

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decimal (not comparable)

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

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• base-10, denary (rare)

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[edit] See also

• base
• binary
• hexadecimal
• octal

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