decimal
A decimal is a number that uses a dot to show parts of a whole. It is based on the number ten and helps show values smaller than one.
Exemplos
3 de 5The price of the bread is 1.50 in decimal form.
The price of the bread is 1.50 in decimal form.
Please write the result as a decimal to two places.
Please write the result as a decimal to two places.
Don't forget to put the dot in the decimal!
Don't forget to put the dot in the decimal!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Remember 'dec' means ten. Just like a decade has 10 years, a decimal system is based on 10.
Quiz rápido
The number 0.75 is a ____.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: decimal
Exemplos
The price of the bread is 1.50 in decimal form.
everydayThe price of the bread is 1.50 in decimal form.
Please write the result as a decimal to two places.
formalPlease write the result as a decimal to two places.
Don't forget to put the dot in the decimal!
informalDon't forget to put the dot in the decimal!
In science, a decimal is used to show very exact measurements.
academicIn science, a decimal is used to show very exact measurements.
Our profits increased by a small decimal this month.
businessOur profits increased by a small decimal this month.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
to two decimal places
to two decimal places
decimal fraction
decimal fraction
move the decimal
move the decimal
Frequentemente confundido com
A decimal is a number, while a decibel is a unit used to measure the power of a sound.
Notas de uso
The word 'decimal' can be used as both a noun (the number itself) and an adjective (relating to the system of tens).
Erros comuns
Learners often forget that in English, we use a point (.) for decimals, not a comma (,).
Dica de memorização
Remember 'dec' means ten. Just like a decade has 10 years, a decimal system is based on 10.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'decimus', which means 'tenth'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
While English-speaking countries use a dot for decimals, many other cultures use a comma as the decimal separator.
Quiz rápido
The number 0.75 is a ____.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: decimal
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