deca-
English
Etymology
From Late Latin decas (“(set of) ten”), from Ancient Greek δέκας (dékas), from δέκα (déka, “ten”).
da | Previous: | deci- |
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Next: | hecto- |
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dɛkə-/
Audio (Southern England) (file)
Prefix
10 | Previous: | nona- |
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Next: | undeca- |
10 | Previous: | ennea- |
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Next: | hendeca- |
deca-
- Ten.
- In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10. Symbol: da
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with deca-
Translations
ten
used to multiply the unit it is attached to by 10
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See also
Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from French déca-, based on Late Latin decas (“(set of) ten”), from Ancient Greek δέκας (dékas), from δέκα (déka, “ten”).
da | Previous: | deci- |
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Next: | hecto- |
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdeː.kaː/
Audio (file)
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