Synonyms of decimal
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for decimal is base-ten. Other synonyms of decimal are denary, decimal number, decimal place and decimal system. The opposite of decimal is fraction.
Synonyms and similar words for decimal
adjectiveConcerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.
- base-ten
- denary rareBased on the number ten (as ternary is based on number 3).
nounMore synonyms
- decimal numberA number expressed in a decimal system (base ten), (particularly) fractional numbers so represented.
- decimal placeThe position of a digit to the right of the decimal mark in a decimal number.
nounSystem.
- decimal systemA numerical system of counting in tens.
Opposite of decimal
nounAntonym(s) of “fractional number”.
Meaning of decimal
- adjective Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.
- noun A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.
- noun The decimal system itself.
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Questions about synonyms of decimal
- What is another word for decimal?
- Decimal has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as base-ten, denary, decimal number, decimal place and decimal system.
- What is the opposite of decimal?
- The opposite of decimal is fraction.
- What does decimal mean?
- Decimal means concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.
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