Decimal
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or based on the number ten, or a fraction expressed in the base-ten numbering system.
“Please express your answer as a decimal rather than a fraction.”
Pronunciation
IPA
[ˈdɛsɪməɫ]
Syllables
dec·i·mal
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Wordle
Seven letters with -AL suffix; contains useful vowels E, I, A
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; good for building off existing words with -AL
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