terminating decimal
(ter-mi-nat-ing-dec-i-mal)
7 syllables
Definition
noun. A decimal numeral that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.
Example Sentence
0.75 is an example of a terminating decimal because it has a finite number of digits.
More Example Sentences
When a fraction is expressed as a terminating decimal, it means it can be represented with a limited number of decimal places.
Synonyms
finite decimal; exact decimal; limited decimal
Antonyms
repeating decimal; infinite decimal; non-terminating decimal
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