deca-
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Etymology
From Late Latin decas (“(set of) ten”), from Ancient Greek δεκάς (dekás), from δέκα (déka, “ten”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dɛkə-/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Prefix
| 10 | Previous: | nona- |
|---|---|---|
| Next: | undeca- |
| 10 | Previous: | ennea- |
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| Next: | hendeca- |
deca-
- Ten.
- In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10. Symbol: da
Derived terms
Translations
ten
used to multiply the unit it is attached to by 10
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Etymology
Borrowed from French déca-, based on Late Latin decas (“(set of) ten”), from Ancient Greek δεκάς (dekás), from δέκα (déka, “ten”).
Pronunciation
Prefix
deca-
Prefix
deca-
- deca- (all senses)
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