Desetinným

Desetinným is a Czech word that translates to "decimal" in English. It refers to a number that includes a decimal point, separating the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal number, where 3 is the whole number and 14 is the fractional part. Decimal numbers are a fundamental concept in mathematics and are used extensively in everyday life for measurements, calculations, and representing fractions.

The use of decimal numbers is part of the decimal numeral system, also known as the base-10 system. This system is the most widely used system for representing numbers. Each digit in a decimal number has a value based on its position relative to the decimal point. Digits to the left of the decimal point represent powers of 10 (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.), while digits to the right represent fractional powers of 10 (tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc.). For instance, in the number 123.456, the digit 1 represents 100, 2 represents 20, 3 represents 3, 4 represents 4 tenths, 5 represents 5 hundredths, and 6 represents 6 thousandths.

The term "desetinným" can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to decimals, such as "desetinným zlomkem" (decimal fraction) or "desetinným číslem" (decimal number). Understanding decimal numbers is crucial for various fields, including science, engineering, finance, and everyday commerce.