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Decimals

Verb / ˈdesʌmʌlz / Another word for decimals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Decimals are a way of writing numbers that are less than a whole number, using a point to separate the whole number from the parts of a number that are less than one.

Synonyms & similar words

decimalfraction decimal fractional portion proportion ratio segment part percentage rate fraction piece share division section quota cut partition component bit segmentation proportionality

Example sentences

  1. My teacher asked me to write down decimals in my notebook.
  2. I like to play with decimals in my math class.
  3. Decimals are used in many real-life situations like money, weight, and distance.
  4. I had to learn how to convert decimals into fractions in my math class.
  5. Decimals are important in science and engineering too.

Quotes

  • The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. - Mark Twain
  • The decimal point is nothing but a dot on the line. - Evan Esar
  • The decimal system has brought us to the moon and back. - Buzz Aldrin

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