decuple
Meanings
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noun
A mathematical term representing the product of ten and a given number or quantity.
- "The decuple of five is fifty-five."
- "Ten decupled by three is three hundred and thirty."
- "Decuple the number of students in the class to determine the total number needed for the field trip."
Variants
List of all variants of decuple that leads to same resultdecuple
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Derived from the Latin word 'deca' meaning ten and 'plura' meaning more.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'decuple' is often used in mathematics and science.
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The decuple of a number can also be referred to as its 'tenfold' or 'ten-times' value.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
multiplication: A mathematical operation that involves multiplying two or more numbers to find the total.
How to Memorize "decuple"
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visualize
- Imagine a ten-pointed star, and imagine adding more points to it to visualize the decuple.
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associate
- Associate the word 'decuple' with the number ten and the concept of multiplying by ten.
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mnemonics
- Use the phrase 'Ten times and then some' to help remember the meaning of decuple.
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