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decima Meaning & Definition

/ˈdɛsɪmə/

What Does Decima Mean?

Decima is used as a noun meaning A tenth, particularly A tithe or tax of one-tenth . A tenth: a note nine degrees of the scale above or below a given note (and thus ten degrees separate counting inclusively) or the interval between such notes. An organ stop a tenth above the normal 8-foot pitch. It is also used to mean A tithe or tax of one-tenth.

Quick Facts About Decima

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈdɛsɪmə/
Synonymstenth, tithe and double-tierce
Pluraldecimas

Decima Definition (Noun)

  1. A tenth, particularly A tithe or tax of one-tenth . A tenth: a note nine degrees of the scale above or below a given note (and thus ten degrees separate counting inclusively) or the interval between such notes. An organ stop a tenth above the normal 8-foot pitch.
  2. A tithe or tax of one-tenth .
  3. A tenth: a note nine degrees of the scale above or below a given note (and thus ten degrees separate counting inclusively) or the interval between such notes.
  4. An organ stop a tenth above the normal 8-foot pitch.

Noun

  1. A 10-line verse or stanza, in the form of a song comprising an introductory verse followed by four such divisions.

Synonyms of Decima

Decima synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

decima (plural decimas)

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Origin of Decima

Origin 1: Borrowed from Latin decima (“a tenth”), now particularly via Italian decima. Doublet of decim, decime, and dime.

Origin 2: Borrowed from Spanish décima, from Latin decima (“a tenth”). Doublet of decim, decime, and dime.

Common Questions About Decima

What part of speech is decima?

Decima is a noun.

What is another word for decima?

Close synonyms of decima are tenth, tithe and double-tierce. See the full list of decima synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of decima?

The plural of decima is decimas.

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