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.
dean
December
decemvir
decemviral
decemvirate
decennaries
decennary
A period of ten years; such as, decennary periods, reviews, surveys, etc.
decenniad
decennial
decennially
decennium
decibel
decigramme (British)
A metric measurement of 1/10th of a gram (0.1 gram). Symbol: dg.
deciliter
decilitre (British)
Related "metric" families:
yotta;
zetta;
exa;
peta;
tera;
giga;
mega;
kilo;
hecto;
deka;
centi;
milli;
micro;
nano;
pico;
femto;
atto;
zepto;
yocto.
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