Definitions of decimal
British English : decimal A decimal is a fraction that is written in the form of a dot followed by one or more numbers which represent tenths, hundredths, and so on: for example .5, .51, .517. NOUN...simple math concepts, such as decimals and fractions.
noun
- Also called : decimal fraction . a fraction that has a denominator of a power of ten, the power depending on or deciding the decimal place. It is indicated by a decimal point to the left of the numerator, the denominator being omitted. Zeros are inserted between the point and the numerator, if necessary, to obtain the correct decimal place
- any number used in the decimal system
adjective
- relating to or using powers of ten of the base ten
- relating to or using powers of ten
- of the base ten
- (prenominal) expressed as a decimal
- relating to or using powers of ten
- of the base ten