decimal

• Relatif au système de numération fondé sur le nombre dix, notamment l'utilisation d'une virgule (ou point) pour séparer la partie entière de la partie fractionnaire. Se dit aussi d'une fraction dont le dénominateur est une puissance de dix.

Relating to or denoting a system of numbers based on the number ten, especially using a decimal point.

1. Relating to base tenB1formal

   Based on or expressed in powers of ten; using a decimal system.

   décimal

   • The decimal system is used in most modern currencies.
   • She explained the decimal representation of fractions.
   • Decimal numbers are easier to work with than fractions in many calculations.

   Synonymesdenary

2. Expressed as a decimal fractionB1formal

   Involving or expressed as a number with a decimal point.

   décimal

   • The answer should be given in decimal form.
   • He converted the fraction to a decimal value.
   • The decimal point separates the whole number from the fractional part.

• Nom désignant un nombre exprimé dans le système de numération décimale, souvent avec une virgule décimale séparant la partie entière de la partie fractionnaire.

A noun referring to a number expressed in the base-10 system, often using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

1. Number systemA2formal

   A number expressed in the base-10 system, using a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

   Nombre décimal (système décimal)

   • The number 3.14 is a decimal.
   • She learned how to add and subtract decimals in math class.
   • Convert the fraction 1/2 into a decimal.

   Synonymesdecimal fraction

   Antonymesfractioninteger

2. Decimal pointA2formal

   The dot used in a decimal number to separate the integer part from the fractional part.

   Virgule décimale

   • Place the decimal correctly in your answer.
   • The price is written with two digits after the decimal.
   • He forgot to include the decimal in the calculation.

   Synonymesdecimal pointpoint