decimal — meaning in English
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English meaning
- decimal adj Relating to a number system based on the number ten, or to numbers written with a decimal point.
Senses
decimal is used for these senses in English:
- decimal (arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.
- decimal (countable) A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.
- decimal number (mathematics) A number expressed in the decimal system (base ten), (particularly) fractional numbers so represented.
decimal — full definition
- adj Relating to a number system based on the number ten, or to numbers written with a decimal point.
- noun A number written using a point to separate whole numbers from fractional parts, such as 3.5.