Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terminating-decimal
Noun
/ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪtɪŋ ˈdɛsɪml/
Definition
A terminating decimal is a decimal number that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.
Examples
- 0.75 is a terminating decimal because it has two digits after the decimal point.
- 0.5 is another example of a terminating decimal.
- The fraction 1/8 equals 0.125, which is also a terminating decimal.
Meaning
It represents a number that can be expressed exactly with a limited number of decimal places, meaning it does not go on infinitely.
Synonyms
- Finite decimal
- Exact decimal
