Zecimale

Zecimale is a term used in some languages to refer to decimal concepts, especially the decimal numeral system based on ten. It denotes numbers expressed with ten digits (0–9) and a separator that distinguishes the integer part from the fractional part.

In its core meaning, zecimale describes the base-10 representation of numbers. This system is used in most everyday arithmetic, finance, science, and education, where quantities are written with a decimal point or comma to indicate fractions, such as 123.45 or 123,45 depending on locale. The concept encompasses both integers and decimal fractions.

Notation and localization vary: the decimal separator may be a dot or a comma, and regional conventions influence grouping and digit layout. In computing and data processing, decimal concepts are implemented through data types and formats designed to preserve precision, such as floating-point representations or fixed-point and decimal types in programming languages and databases.

Zecimale contrasts with other numeral bases, such as binary (base-2) or hexadecimal (base-16), and with non-decimal fraction systems. It also intersects with topics like decimal expansion, recurring decimals, and rounding. While the term itself may appear in linguistic discussions or regional mathematical vocabulary, its practical importance lies in the broad adoption of base-10 notation for representing numeric values in daily life and technical fields.

See also: Decimal numeral system, Base-10, Decimal point, Floating-point arithmetic, Fixed-point arithmetic.