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-deriveddecimroot
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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.