Decimalism
/ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl.ɪ.zəm/noun
A system of numbers based on ten; particularly related to the decimal numeral system.
Did you know?The decimal system's roots can be traced back to ancient civilizations that used their ten fingers to count, linking it to their mystical beliefs about completeness and wholeness.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deḱm̥t
“The root meaning 'ten', associated with completeness and a base of counting.”
Latin
Latin
decimus
“Meaning 'tenth', often used in contexts of division and measurement.”
Old French
Old French
decimal
“Referring to the base ten system, used in mathematics and commerce.”
15th Century
English
decimal
“Adopted into English with a focus on the system of counting based on ten.”
19th Century
English
decimalism
“Coalesced as a term to describe the philosophy and system of decimal numbers.”