Simple meaning
What does Decimal mean?
Decimal is a number with a point, like 3.5.
Dictionary definition
A number that uses a decimal point to show parts of a whole.
Example sentences
Decimal in a sentence
easy
In math class, we learned the word decimal.
medium
Our worksheet used decimal in a chart and classroom examples.
hard
The passage explains decimal as a key term for understanding data and measurement.
Synonyms
Words like Decimal
math termUse for vocabulary used in math and data contexts.
measurement wordUse for school terms related to number and size.
Antonyms
Opposite words
inexactUse as a contrast when value or meaning is not precise.
unclearUse when information is not clearly shown.
Word family
Decimal word family
Base word
decimal
noun
decimal
Base form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does decimal mean in a school math/data context?
Decimal means decimal is a number with a point, like 3.5.
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