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deci-

/ˈdɛsɪ/

deci- prefix: a tenth part.

Prefix

deci-

  1. A tenth part.
  2. In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻¹. Symbol: d

deci- meaning in Vietnamese

deci- in Vietnamese

one tenth (1/10)
đê-xi, đề-xi

Origin of deci-

From Latin decimus (“tenth”).

Words formed from deci-

Questions about deci-

What does deci- mean?
Deci- means a tenth part.
What is deci- in Vietnamese?
Deci- in Vietnamese is đê-xi, đề-xi. See Deci- meaning in Vietnamese.
What part of speech is deci-?
Deci- is a prefix.
How do you pronounce deci-?
Deci- is pronounced /ˈdɛsɪ/.

Words near deci- in the dictionary

  1. dechunks
  2. dechurch
  3. dechurched
  4. dechurches
  5. dechurching
  6. deci-
  7. deciamp
  8. deciampere
  9. deciamperes
  10. deciamps
  11. Decian

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