Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deci
Prefix
/ˈdɛsi/
Definition
A metric prefix meaning one-tenth (1/10) of a unit.
Examples
- Decimeter (dm) – One-tenth of a meter.
- Deciliter (dl) – One-tenth of a liter.
- Decigram (dg) – One-tenth of a gram.
Meaning
The term ‘deci’ is used in the metric system to indicate that a unit is divided into ten equal parts. It is often seen in measurements such as decimeter, which is one-tenth of a meter.
Synonyms
- 10th part
- 0.1
