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proper fraction vs decimal

decimal vs proper fraction

proper fraction and decimal both are nouns.

proper fraction is not an adjective while decimal is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proper fraction Yes No No No
decimal Yes Yes No No
As nouns, decimal is a hyponym of proper fraction; that is, decimal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than proper fraction:
  • proper fraction: a fraction with a numerator smaller than the denominator
  • decimal: a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
Other hyponyms of proper fraction include decimal fraction.
proper fraction (noun) decimal (noun)
a fraction with a numerator smaller than the denominator a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
a number in the decimal system
proper fraction (adjective) decimal (adjective)
numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten
Difference between proper fraction and decimal

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