Decade
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛkeɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decade is a noun meaning A group, set, or series of ten , particularly:.
Meaning
A group, set, or series of ten , particularly:.
More Meanings
- (physics, engineering) The interval between any two quantities having a ratio of 10 to 1.
- (electronics) A set of resistors, capacitors, etc. connected so as to provide even increments between one and ten times a base electrical resistance.
Example Sentences
a decade of soldiers
There are decades between 1.8 and 18, between 25 and 250 and between 0.03 and 0.003.
Word Forms
- decades
- decad
Synonyms for decade
Depending on context, synonyms include decennium, decennary, decenniad, decennial, x, tenner.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decennary, decennium, ten, tenner, x, decennial.
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