Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decem

noun

/ˈdɛ.kɛm/

Definition

Decem is a Latin word meaning ‘ten’.

Examples

The word ‘decem’ is used in various academic fields, particularly in mathematics and numbering systems.
In Latin, ‘decem’ can be referenced in historical texts discussing counting and mathematics.

Meaning

In ancient Roman numeral systems, ‘decem’ is the base of the number ten and is the source for many English words and concepts related to ten or a tenth part.