decimal

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Definitions

n.

A number expressed in the base-ten system, often with digits after a decimal point.

小数;十进制数

adj.

Relating to or using a system based on the number ten.

十进制的;小数的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
decimroot
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=decimal

Common Collocations

  • 1.decimal point小数点
  • 2.decimal system十进制
  • 3.decimal number十进制数

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The decimal system uses ten as its base for mathematical calculations.

  • 2.

    She multiplied the decimal point three places to the right.

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