decimal
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See also décimal
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Medieval Latin decimalis, from Latin decimus, from decem, ten + adjective suffix -alis
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
Wikipedia decimal (countable and uncountable; plural decimals)
- (arithmetic, computing, uncountable) The number system that uses the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
- (countable) A number expressed in this system.
- (informal) A decimal place.
- (informal) A numeral written as a concatenation of successive negative powers of the base.
- (informal) A decimal point.
Synonyms [edit]
- (system): base 10, decimal system
- (number): decimal number
- (decimal place): decimal place, place of decimals
Translations [edit]
number system
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number expressed in this system (decimal number)
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decimal place — see decimal place
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Adjective [edit]
decimal (not comparable)
- (arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.
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Translations [edit]
concerning numbers expressed in decimal or calculations using decimal
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Swedish [edit]
Adjective [edit]
decimal
- decimal (using ten digits 0-9)
Declension [edit]
Declension of decimal
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Noun [edit]
decimal c
- a decimal place (digits expressing decimal fractions)
Declension [edit]
Declension of decimal
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| Common | indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite |
| nominative | decimal | decimalen | decimaler | decimalerna |
| genitive | decimals | decimalens | decimalers | decimalernas |