Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deka
Prefix
/ˈdɛkə/
Definition
A metric prefix that denotes a factor of ten.
Examples
- 1 dekameter (dam) = 10 meters
- 10 dekagrams (dag) = 1 kilogram
- 5 dekawatts (dkw) = 50 watts
Meaning
The term ‘deka’ is used in the metric system to represent a measurement that is ten times the base unit.
Synonyms
- Deca
- 10
