Decimal Definition
dĕsə-məl
decimals
noun
decimals
A fraction with an unwritten denominator of 10 or some power of 10, indicated by a point (decimal point) before the numerator (Ex.: .5 =510)
Webster's New World
Such an array of digits in which there are no nonzero digits to the left of the decimal point, representing a real number between −1 and 1.
American Heritage
Any number written using a decimal point.
Webster's New World
(informal) A decimal place.
Pi has a value of 3.141, to three decimals.
Wiktionary
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adjective
(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.
Wiktionary
Expressed or expressible as a decimal.
American Heritage
Of or based on the number 10; progressing by tens.
Webster's New World
Numbered or ordered by groups of 10.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Decimal
Noun
Singular:
decimal
Plural:
decimalsOrigin of Decimal
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Medieval Latin decimālis of tenths or tithes from Latin decima a tenth part or tithe from decem ten dekm̥ in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Medieval Latin decimalis, from Latin decimus, from decem, ten + adjective suffix -alis
From Wiktionary
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