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deci-(word root) tenthExamples of words with the root deci-: decibeldeci-pref. One tenth (10-1): deciliter. [French déci-, from Latin decimus, tenth, from decem, ten; see dekm̥ in Indo-European roots.]deci- prefix (Units) denoting one tenth; 10–1: decimetre. Symbol: d [from French déci-, from Latin decimus tenth]deci- a combining form used initially in the names of units of measurement that are one tenth the size of the unit denoted by the second element of the compound: decibel; deciliter. (Latin decimus tenth] deci- A prefix that means "one tenth," as in deciliter, one tenth of a liter.deci-Prefix meaning 1⁄10 in the metric system; e.g., a deciliter (dl) is a measure of liquid volume equal to 1⁄10 (0.01) litre.deci-
deci-[′des·ē] (science and technology) A prefix indicating 10-1, 0.1, or a tenth. deci-
deci- word element [L.], one tenth; used in naming units of measurement to indicate one tenth of the unit designated by the root with which it is combined (10−1); symbol d.deci- (d), (des'i), Prefix used in the SI and metric system to signify one tenth (10-1). [L. decimus, tenth] deci- (d)Prefix used in the SI and metric system to signify one tenth (10-1). [L. decimus, tenth]AcronymsSeeD |