The Prefix Deci-

By : Grace and Nick

Meaning of the Prefix Deci-

• Tenth is a denoting unit of the metric system.

• Denoting- • 1To be a mark or sign of; indicate: A fever often

denotes an infection.• 2 To be a name or designation for; mean. • 3 To represent by a symbol; stand as a symbol for.

Does Deci- have a second meaning?

No, it does not have a 2nd meaning.

Deci- used in metric sysytem

• Decigram- a unit of mass or weight equal to one tenth gram.(DG)

• Decimeter- a unit of length equal to one tenth meter.(DM)

• Deciliter a unit of capacity equal to one liter.(DL)

Other words used with deci-

• Decibel and decimals.