‖ [ F., lit., decimal candle. ] A photometric standard used in France, having the value of one twentieth of the Violle platinum standard, or slightly less than a British standard candle. Called also
a. [ F. décimal (cf. LL. decimalis), fr. L. decimus tenth, fr. decem ten. See Ten, and cf. Dime. ] 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;
Decimal arithmetic,
Decimal fraction,
Decimal point,
n. A number expressed in the scale of tens; specifically, and almost exclusively, used as synonymous with a decimal fraction. [ 1913 Webster ]
Circulating decimal,
Circulatory decimal
n. same as decimalization.
v.
n. The system of a decimal currency, decimal weights, measures, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. the act of changing to a decimal system;
v. t. to convert the dominant units of measure (e.g. of currency) to a decimal-based system; to reduce to a decimal system;
adv. By tens; by means of decimals. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. [ L. decimatio: cf. F. décimation. ]
n. [ Cf. LL. decimator. ] One who decimates. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. duodecim twelve. See Dozen. ] Proceeding in computation by twelves; expressed in the scale of twelves. --
n.
a. [ Pref. in- not + LL. decimare to tithe: cf. F. indécimable. See Decimate. ] Not decimable, or liable to be decimated; not liable to the payment of tithes. Cowell. [ 1913 Webster ]