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recurring decimal vs decimal

decimal vs recurring decimal

recurring decimal and decimal both are nouns.

recurring decimal is not an adjective while decimal is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recurring decimal Yes No No No
decimal Yes Yes No No
As nouns, decimal is a hypernym of recurring decimal; that is, decimal is a word with a broader meaning than recurring decimal:
  • recurring decimal: a decimal with a sequence of digits that repeats itself indefinitely
  • decimal: a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
Other hypernyms of recurring decimal include decimal fraction.
recurring decimal (noun) decimal (noun)
a decimal with a sequence of digits that repeats itself indefinitely a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
a number in the decimal system
recurring decimal (adjective) decimal (adjective)
numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten
Difference between recurring decimal and decimal

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