deca- deci- Word Root Flashcard

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What does the word root 'deca' mean?

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ten

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What does the word root 'deci' mean?

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one-tenth

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What is the meaning of 'deca' in the context of numbers?

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It represents the number ten.

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What is the meaning of 'deci' in the context of fractions?

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It represents one-tenth.

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If 'deca' means ten, what would 'decade' refer to?

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A period of ten years.

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If 'deci' means one-tenth, what would 'decimeter' refer to?

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A unit of length equal to one-tenth of a meter.

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'deca'?

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Decagon, which is a shape with ten sides.

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'deci'?

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Deciliter, which is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter.

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How many units are in a decameter?

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Ten meters.

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How many deciliters are in a liter?

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Ten deciliters.