decimal

/ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/

DƐS · ɪ · məɫ (3 syllables)

English Adj Top 29,692

Definition

Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin, Medieval Latin decimalis, from Latin decimus, from decem (“ten”) + adjective suffix -alis.