decuple

adjective

dec·​u·​ple ˈde-kyə-pəl How to pronounce decuple (audio)
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: taken in groups of 10

Word History

Etymology

French décuple, from Middle French, from Late Latin decuplus, from Latin decem ten + -uplus (as in quadruplus quadruple)

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of decuple was in 1613

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Cite this Entry

“Decuple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decuple. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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