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
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- decadal English
- decadally English
- decade-long English
- decadeful English
- decadelong English
- decadewise English
- decadist English
- interdecadal English
- intradecadal English
- long English
- multidecadal English
- multidecade English
- semidecade English
- subdecadal English
- decas Latin
- decās Latin
- deca- Dutch, Flemish
- décade French
- δέκας Ancient Greek
- δέκᾰ Ancient Greek
- δεκάς Ancient Greek
- decade Middle French