Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decimal-point

noun

/ˈdɛsɪməl pɔɪnt/

Definition

A symbol used to separate the whole number part from the fractional part of a number in decimal notation.

Examples

The number 3.14 represents the value of pi, where the decimal point separates 3 from 14.
In the currency format, $10.99 shows that the decimal point separates dollars from cents.
In mathematics, the decimal-point is crucial for understanding precise values, as seen in 0.005.

Meaning

The decimal point is a dot that indicates the start of the decimal part of a number, allowing us to express fractions and non-integer values in a concise format.