Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decad

noun
/ˈdɛk.æd/
Definition
Decad refers to a period of ten years or a decade, often used to describe a span of time within which certain events or cultural developments occur.
Examples
  • In the last decade, technology has made unprecedented advances.
  • The fashion trends of the 1980s defined that particular decad in history.
Meaning
A term commonly used to denote a specific length of time consisting of ten years, often associated with significant shifts in trends, ideologies, or social changes.
Synonyms
  • ten years
  • period
  • era