decem-, decim-, deci-, dec-

(Latin: ten; also, a decimal prefix used in the international metric system for measurements)

In the metric [decimal] system, deci- [DE si] is used to show 1/10 of a unit, as 10^-1 [0.1]; tenth [U.S.] and tenth part [U.K.]. The metric symbol is d.

decillion

decimal

decimalism

decimalist

decimalization

decimalize

decimally

decimate

decimation

decimeter

decimetre (British)

decimvir

decuman

1. Large or immense; such as, a wave.
2. In ancient Rome: of or pertaining to the tenth cohort of a legion.

Also called the decuman gate. In ancient Rome, it was the main gate of a military camp, facing away from the enemy and near which the tenth cohort (unit) of the legion was usually stationed.

decurion

1. A head or chief over ten; especially, an officer who commanded a division of ten soldiers.
2. In ancient Rome, an officer in command of ten soldiers.
3. A council member in the Roman Empire

decury

In ancient Rome, a unit of ten soldiers.

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decem-, decim-, deci-, dec-

(Latin: ten; also, a decimal prefix used in the international metric system for measurements)

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