decade

English

/ˈdɛkeɪd/, /ˈdɛkeɪd/, /ˈdɛkəd/

noun
Definitions
  • A group, set, or series of ten , particularly:
  • (electronics) A set of resistors, capacitors, etc. connected so as to provide even increments between one and ten times a base electrical resistance.
  • (physics) The interval between any two quantities having a ratio of 10 to 1.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French decade derived from Latin decas derived from Ancient Greek δεκάς.

Origin

Ancient Greek

δεκάς

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