decimal

Meanings

• noun

  A base-10 numeral system used to represent numbers.

  - "The decimal system is commonly used in mathematics and everyday life."
  - "Decimals are used to represent fractions and very large or very small numbers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɛsɪməl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

fraction

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Synonyms

decimal number , decimal place , decimal system , base , denary

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Variants

List of all variants of decimal that leads to same result
decimal , decimally , decimals , decimal fraction , decimal fractions , decimal place , decimal places , decimal point , decimal points , decimal system , circulating decimal , circulating decimals , Dewey decimal classification , Dewey decimal system , recurring decimal , recurring decimals , repeating decimal , repeating decimals

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'decimus', meaning 'tenth'.

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Trivia

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1. The decimal system was not widely used in Europe until the 15th century.

2. The smallest non-zero decimal is 0.1, and the largest is 9.99... (an infinite series of 9s).

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Related Concepts

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1. Fractions: Decimals are a way to represent fractions with a denominator of 10.

2. Percentage: Decimals are often used to represent percentages, where one part out of 100 is represented by a single digit.

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Culture

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Decimals have been used in various cultures throughout history, including ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Babylonians. In literature, decimals have been used metaphorically to represent perfection or completeness.

How to Memorize "decimal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a number line with 10 equal parts. Decimals represent the position of a digit in relation to the decimal point.

2. associate
   

   - Associate decimals with the number line and the decimal point to help remember their meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Decimals are Dandy for Divide and Multiply' to remember their usefulness in mathematics.

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