decadal

dec·a·dal

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dek-uh-dl]
- /ˈdɛk ə dl/
- /ˈdek.ə.dəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dek-uh-dl]
- /ˈdɛk ə dl/

Definitions of decadal word

adjective decadal of or relating to a decade. 1
noun decadal Of or pertaining to the number ten, a group of ten things, or to a decade. 1
adjective decadal Of or related to the number ten. 0
adjective decadal Of or related to a decade, in its various senses. 0

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Origin of decadal

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55; decade + -al1

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Parts of speech for Decadal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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decadal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

decadal usage trend in Literature

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