decimal point
dot used before a decimal fraction (fraction whose denominator is ten or a power of ten)
Decimal separator
The decimal separator is a
symbol used to mark the boundary between the
integral and the
fractional parts of a
decimal numeral. Terms implying the symbol used are decimal point and decimal comma.The decimal separator is mathematically a
radix point.The choice of symbol for the decimal separator affects the choice of symbol for the thousands separator. Consequently the latter is treated in this article as well.
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decimal point
Noun
1. the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
(synonym) percentage point
(hypernym) mathematical notation
decimal point
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