Decimal
/ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/noun
Relating to or based on the number ten.
Did you know?The term 'decimal' is derived from the Latin 'decimus', meaning 'tenth', symbolizing the ancient belief in the mystical significance of the number ten.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
decimus
“Tenth; linked to the sacred significance of the number ten.”
Old French
Old French
decimal
“Relating to the number ten; used in contexts of measurement and calculation.”
15th Century
English
decimal
“Adopted into English with a focus on its mathematical implications.”
Modern English
English
decimal
“Referring to a base-10 numbering system, foundational in mathematics.”
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