decimal

• Relativo ao sistema de numeração de base dez, especialmente com o uso da vírgula decimal (ou ponto decimal).

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.

   Decimal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdenary

2. Expressed as a decimal fractionB1formal

   Involving or expressed as a number with a decimal point.

   Decimal

   • 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.

• Substantivo que designa um número expresso no sistema de numeração decimal, geralmente com uma vírgula (no Brasil) para separar a parte inteira da parte fracionária.

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.

   Número decimal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecimal fraction

   Antônimosfractioninteger

2. Decimal pointA2formal

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

   Ponto decimal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecimal pointpoint