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decim.

A tenth, (particularly) a tithe or tax of one-tenth.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɛsɪm/
  1. A tenth, (particularly) a tithe or tax of one-tenth.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin decima (“a tenth”). Doublet of decima, decime, and dime.

noun/ˈdɛsɪm/
  1. A decimeter.

    uncommon
Where this word comes from

Clipped form of decimeter.

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