English word origin

Etymology of decim

Borrowed from Latin decima (“a tenth”). Doublet of decima, decime, and dime.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A tenth, (particularly) a tithe or tax of one-tenth.

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Borrowed from Latin decima (“a tenth”). Doublet of decima, decime, and dime.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Borrowed-form mentiondecimala
Doublet mentiondecimaen
Doublet mentiondecimeen
Doublet mentiondimeen

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A decimeter.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipped form of decimeter.

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