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repeating decimal vs decimal

decimal vs repeating decimal

repeating decimal and decimal both are nouns.

repeating decimal is not an adjective while decimal is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repeating decimal Yes No No No
decimal Yes Yes No No
As nouns, decimal is a hypernym of repeating decimal; that is, decimal is a word with a broader meaning than repeating decimal:
  • repeating 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 repeating decimal include decimal fraction.
repeating 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
repeating decimal (adjective) decimal (adjective)
numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten
Difference between repeating decimal and decimal

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