Decimal (adjective)

  1. Related to the number system based on powers of ten.
  2. Expressed as a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'decimus' meaning 'tenth' or 'tenth part'.

Examples:

  1. The decimal point is used to separate the whole number and the fractional part in a decimal.
  2. Decimal arithmetic is easier for humans to perform than binary arithmetic.
  3. The decimal system is used by most countries for money and by scientists for measurements.
  4. The decimal representation of a number can be converted to a binary representation for computers.
  5. The decimal place value helps us understand the magnitude of a number quickly.
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