| 释义 |
dec·i·mal
I. \ˈdesəməl\ adjective
Etymology: from (assumed) New Latin decimalis, from Medieval Latin, relating to tithes, from Latin decima tithe + -alis -al — more at dime
1.
a. : numbered or proceeding by tens : based on the number 10
b. : subdivided into 10th or 100th units
< decimal coinage >
< decimal hour >
c. : expressed in a decimal fraction
< a decimal equivalent >
2. [Medieval Latin decimalis] : of or relating to tithes
II. noun
(-s)
1. : a number expressed in the scale of tens
2. : decimal fraction |