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- [des-uh-muh l, des-muh l]
- /ˈdɛs ə məl, ˈdɛs məl/
- /ˈdes.ɪ.məl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [des-uh-muh l, des-muh l]
- /ˈdɛs ə məl, ˈdɛs məl/
Definitions of decimals word
- adjective decimals pertaining to tenths or to the number 10. 1
- adjective decimals proceeding by tens: a decimal system. 1
- noun decimals decimal fraction. 1
- noun decimals Plural form of decimal. 1
- noun decimals plural of decimal. 0
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Origin of decimals
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Medieval Latin decimālis of tenths, equivalent to Latin decim(a) tenth (derivative of decem ten) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Decimals
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decimals popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
decimals usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decimals
noun decimals
- sum — the aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars as determined by or as if by the mathematical process of addition: The sum of 6 and 8 is 14.
- total — constituting or comprising the whole; entire; whole: the total expenditure.
- figure — a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
- count — A Count is a European nobleman with the same rank as an English earl.
- digit — a finger or toe.
adjective decimals
- decennials — Plural form of decennial.
Antonyms for decimals
noun decimals
- part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- letter — a person who lets, especially one who rents out property.
- one — being or amounting to a single unit or individual or entire thing, item, or object rather than two or more; a single: one woman; one nation; one piece of cake.
- parts — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- letters — a person who lets, especially one who rents out property.
Top questions with decimals
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See also
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