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decimal definition

deci·mal (des′ə məl)

adjective

of or based on the number 10; progressing by tens

Etymology: OFr < ML decimalis < L decimus, tenth < decem, ten

noun

  1. a fraction with an unwritten denominator of 10 or some power of 10, indicated by a point (decimal point) before the numerator (Ex.: .5 = )
    in full decimal fraction
  2. any number written using a decimal point
    in full decimal number

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