Decimal word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "decimal" word

[noun] a number in the decimal system
[noun] a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
[adjective] divided by tens or hundreds; "a decimal fraction"; "decimal coinage"
[adjective] numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten; "the decimal system"

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\Dec"i*mal\, a. [F. d['e]cimal (cf. LL. decimalis), fr. L. decimus tenth, fr. decem ten. See {Ten}, and cf. {Dime}.] Of or pertaining to decimals; numbered or proceeding by tens; having a tenfold increase or decrease, each unit being ten times the unit next smaller; as, decimal notation; a decimal coinage. {Decimal arithmetic}, the common arithmetic, in which numeration proceeds by tens. {Decimal fraction}, a fraction in which the denominator is some power of 10, as 2/10, 25/100, and is usually not expressed, but is signified by a point placed at the left hand of the numerator, as .2, .25. {Decimal point}, a dot or full stop at the left of a decimal fraction. The figures at the left of the point represent units or whole numbers, as 1.05.
\Dec"i*mal\, n. A number expressed in the scale of tens; specifically, and almost exclusively, used as synonymous with a decimal fraction. {Circulating}, or {Circulatory}, {decimal}, a decimal fraction in which the same figure, or set of figures, is constantly repeated; as, 0.354354354; -- called also {recurring decimal}, {repeating decimal}, and {repetend}.

Synonyms for decimal

decimal fraction, denary, quantitative

Related terms: algorismic, algorithmic, aliquot, cardinal, decagonal, decahedral, decasyllabic, decuple, denary, differential, digital, even, exponential, figural, figurate, figurative, finite, fractional, imaginary, impair, impossible, infinite, integral, irrational, logarithmic, logometric, negative, numeral, numerary, numerative, numeric, odd, ordinal, pair, positive, possible, prime, radical, rational, real, reciprocal, submultiple, surd, tenfold, tenth, tithe, transcendental

The fun area, different aproach to word »decimal«

Let's analyse "decimal" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: LAMICED. Average typing speed for these characters is 1975 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. . -.-. .. -- .- .-..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: decimal: 5 + 9 + 1 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: decimal: 4 + 5 + 3 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 3 = 29, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder

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