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About DEC: The root “DEC” used in many English words came from Latin word “DECEM” which means “Ten”. In some English words Greek word “DEKA” is considered as a root, but the meaning will always have “ten” subset. Some words are explained below.
Words:
Deca (Combining form) - A decimal unit prefix in the metric system, denoting a factor of ten.
Decade (noun) - 10 years;
Decadel (adjective) - A period of ten consecutive years. / a group or series of ten.
Decagon (noun) - A plane figure with ten straight sides and angles.
Decathlon (noun) - Athletic contest that includes 10 disciplines in which each participant competes;
December (noun) - Formerly the 10th month of the Roman calendar/ 12th month of English calendar.
Decalogue (noun) - The Ten Commandments.
Decachord (noun) - A ten-stringed musical instrument.
Decacyclic (adjective) - Describing any molecule having ten rings.