Decimal :: Decimal (a.) Of or pertaining to decimals; numbered or proceeding by tens; having a tenfold increase or decrease, each unit being ten times the unit next smaller; as, decimal notation; a decimal coinage..

Decimal :: Decimal (n.) A number expressed in the scale of tens; specifically, and almost exclusively, used as synonymous with a decimal fraction..

Decimalism :: Decimalism (n.) The system of a decimal currency, decimal weights, measures, etc..

Decimalize :: Decimalize (v. t.) To reduce to a decimal system; as, to decimalize the currency..

Decimally :: Decimally (adv.) By tens; by means of decimals.

Decimate :: Decimate (v. t.) To take the tenth part of; to tithe.

Decimate :: Decimate (v. t.) To select by lot and punish with death every tenth man of; as, to decimate a regiment as a punishment for mutiny..

Decimate :: Decimate (v. t.) To destroy a considerable part of; as, to decimate an army in battle; to decimate a people by disease..

Decimated :: Decimated (imp. & p. p.) of Decimat.

Decimating :: Decimating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Decimat.

Decimation :: Decimation (n.) A tithing.

Decimation :: Decimation (n.) A selection of every tenth person by lot, as for punishment..

Decimation :: Decimation (n.) The destruction of any large proportion, as of people by pestilence or war..

Decimator :: Decimator (n.) One who decimates.

Duodecimal :: Duodecimal (a.) Proceeding in computation by twelves; expressed in the scale of twelves.

Duodecimal :: Duodecimal (n.) A twelfth part; as, the duodecimals of an inch..

Duodecimal :: Duodecimal (n.) A system of numbers, whose denominations rise in a scale of twelves, as of feet and inches. The system is used chiefly by artificers in computing the superficial and solid contents of their work..

Indecimable :: Indecimable (a.) Not decimable, or liable to be decimated; not liable to the payment of tithes..

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