How Do You Spell DECIMAL FRACTION?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛsɪmə͡l fɹˈakʃən] (IPA)

The spelling of "decimal fraction" is determined by the sounds in the word. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), we can see that the first syllable is pronounced as "des" with a soft "s" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced as "i" with a short "ih" vowel sound. The final syllable is pronounced as "muhl" with a clear "m" and "l" sound. Therefore, the correct spelling of this term is "decimal fraction", which is a mathematical term that describes a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten.

DECIMAL FRACTION Meaning and Definition

1. A decimal fraction is a type of number that represents a fraction with a power of ten as its denominator. It is a rational number and is a way to express numbers that are not whole numbers but have a fractional part using the decimal system. In a decimal fraction, the numerator is expressed as a whole number and the denominator as a power of ten.

   Decimal fractions are represented by a decimal point, separating the whole number part from the fractional part. The fractional part follows after the decimal point and is represented as a sequence of digits. Each digit in the fractional part represents a specific decimal place value, with the value becoming lower as you move from left to right.

   For example, the number 0.75 is a decimal fraction. The digit 7 is in the tenths place and the digit 5 is in the hundredths place. Therefore, 0.75 represents the fraction 75/100, which can be simplified to 3/4.

   Decimal fractions are widely used in everyday life and are crucial in financial calculations, measurements, and scientific calculations. They allow for precise and accurate representation of quantities that are not whole numbers. Furthermore, decimal fractions are easily converted to other forms, such as percentages or fractions, making them a versatile and important concept in mathematics.

2. A fraction having 10, or some power of ten, for a denominator, as 10, 100, 1000, 10,000, &c.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DECIMAL FRACTION

• secimal fraction
• xecimal fraction
• cecimal fraction
• fecimal fraction
• recimal fraction
• eecimal fraction
• dwcimal fraction
• dscimal fraction
• ddcimal fraction
• drcimal fraction
• d4cimal fraction
• d3cimal fraction
• deximal fraction
• devimal fraction
• defimal fraction
• dedimal fraction
• decumal fraction
• decjmal fraction
• deckmal fraction

Etymology of DECIMAL FRACTION

The word "decimal" originates from the Latin word "decimus", meaning "tenth" or "tithe". It is derived from the Latin word "decem", which means "ten".

The word "fraction" comes from the Latin word "fractus", which means "broken" or "shattered". It was used to represent a broken or divided part of a whole.

When combined, the term "decimal fraction" was formed to describe a fraction whose denominator is a power of 10, representing a fractional part of a whole number divided into ten equal parts.

Similar spelling words for DECIMAL FRACTION

• decimal notation,
• decimal point,
• decimal digit,
• decimalization,
• decimalisation.

Plural form of DECIMAL FRACTION is DECIMAL FRACTIONS