decimal

The word “decimal” has 3 syllables: dec-i-mal

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/


What is synonym and antonym for decimal?

In the thesaurus, “decimal” has 31 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for decimal along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for decimal

  • cardinal
  • character
  • chiffer
  • cipher
  • count
  • decagonal
  • decennial
  • decuple
  • denary
  • denominator
  • digit
  • emblem
  • figure
  • folio
  • fraction
  • googol
  • integer
  • number
  • numeral
  • numerator
  • numeric
  • ordinal
  • prime
  • representation
  • sign
  • statistic
  • sum
  • symbol
  • tenfold
  • total
  • whole number

Antonyms for decimal

  • letter
  • one
  • part

Meanings of decimal

  • noun
    1. A number expressed in the base-ten system, a fractional numeral written in this system.
    2. The decimal system itself.
    3. A decimal place.
    4. A decimal point.
  • verb
    1. To represent with numbers after a decimal point.
  • adjective
    1. Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.

Example Sentences

  • She had to move the decimal point two places to the left.
  • In math class, we learned how to convert fractions into decimal form.
  • The calculator displayed the answer as a decimal rather than a fraction.
  • He struggled with placing the decimal correctly in long division problems.
  • The price was rounded to the nearest decimal for simplicity.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decimal, such as: cardinal, character, chiffer, cipher, count, decagonal, decennial.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


Browse the Thesaurus