Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deca
Prefix
/ˈdɛkə/
Definition
A metric prefix meaning ten.
Examples
- Decagram (dag) – a unit of mass equal to ten grams.
- Decaliter (dal) – a unit of volume equal to ten liters.
- Decameter (dam) – a unit of length equal to ten meters.
Meaning
Deca is a prefix used in the metric system that denotes a factor of ten. It is commonly used in measurements to indicate ten-fold multiples of a unit.
Synonyms
- Tenfold
